Threat Hunter

We are seeking a versatile and experienced Cybersecurity Professional to join our team as a Threat Hunter and VAPT Analyst . In this dual-capacity role, you will proactively identify and mitigate emerging cyber threats, perform in-depth vulnerability assessments, and help protect critical infrastructure and data assets. This role requires a blend of advanced technical expertise , analytical mindset , and strong collaboration with SOC and incident response teams.

Key Responsibilities

Threat Hunting

• Proactively hunt for undetected threats across networks, systems, and endpoints using behavioral analysis and threat intelligence .
• Identify Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and anomalies to detect potential threats or APT activities.
• Leverage threat intelligence feeds and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to build and validate detection use cases.
• Collaborate with SOC teams to enhance detection rules and reduce false positives.
• Conduct forensic investigations and perform root cause analysis on incidents and suspicious behaviors.
• Develop custom scripts and queries (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automating hunting activities in EDR, SIEM, and XDR platforms.
• Document and share threat hunting reports , IOCs , and actionable recommendations with relevant stakeholders.

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on systems, applications, networks, and APIs.
• Analyze vulnerabilities, assess risks, and deliver detailed, actionable reports to technical teams.
• Use a combination of automated tools (e.g., Nessus , Burp Suite , Nmap , Metasploit ) and manual techniques to identify security flaws.
• Ensure all assessments adhere to internal policies and regulatory standards .
• Perform periodic and ad-hoc security assessments for web applications , databases , wireless , and cloud environments .
• Collaborate with IT teams to validate remediations through re-testing and follow-ups .
• Stay current on emerging vulnerabilities , exploit techniques , and threat actor tactics .

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security , or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role with hands-on work in threat hunting and VAPT .
• Strong expertise in VAPT tools and methodologies:
• Nessus, Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, OWASP Top 10 .
• Experience with SIEMs , EDR platforms , and threat intelligence tools .
• Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework .
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash .
• Excellent analytical , investigative , and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Preferred Certifications

• OSCP – Offensive Security Certified Professional
• CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
• GIAC – GCIH, GPEN, GWAPT