Director, Cyber Threat Hunting

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Cyber Threat Hunting to lead our client's proactive cybersecurity efforts. This leader will build and oversee a team of elite threat hunters, drive strategic initiatives to detect advanced adversaries, and enhance the organization's ability to identify and neutralize emerging threats. The ideal candidate will blend deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills, influencing both tactical operations and long-term cyber defense strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and scale a global Cyber Threat Hunting function to proactively detect advanced cyber threats.
• Design and execute hunting operations leveraging threat intelligence, anomaly detection, and adversary TTPs (Tactics, Techniques & Procedures).
• Establish and continuously improve frameworks and methodologies for advanced threat detection and analysis.
• Partner with Security Operations, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence teams to ensure seamless information sharing and defense-in-depth capabilities.
• Provide executive-level reporting on threat hunting activities, trends, and risk implications.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of cyber threat hunters, analysts, and engineers.
• Act as a thought leader on emerging cyber threats, contributing to strategic decisions on security posture and investment.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles within threat hunting, threat intelligence, or incident response.
• Proven track record of building and directing cyber threat hunting or advanced detection teams at scale.
• Deep technical knowledge of adversary tactics, malware analysis, intrusion detection, and cloud security.
• Strong familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework, EDR/XDR solutions, SIEM platforms, and threat hunting tooling.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of simplifying complex threat scenarios for both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GIAC, GCTI, OSCP, CISSP) are highly desirable.
• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (advanced degree a plus).

If you are passionate about staying ahead of evolving cyber threats and leading world-class teams, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via LinkedIn or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.

EA Licence: 16S8091

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