Cisco Security Researcher 

United States, Georgia, Atlanta 

990197283

The application window is expected to close on: July 10th 2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Your Impact

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Threat Hunter to join the Talos Threat Hunting team. In this role, you will focus on proactively identifying and investigating identity-based attacks, leveraging your analytical skills and understanding of security principles. You will work closely with senior threat hunters and security engineers to enhance our threat hunting process and protect our customers from evolving threats.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of SOC Analyst experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Knowledge and experience of Mitre ATT&CK framework
• Analyze user behavior, authentication patterns, and access logs to detect anomalies and potential threats
• Investigate security alerts and incidents related to compromised credentials, privilege escalation, and other identity-based attacks.
• Document incident findings for customer escalation & reporting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Conduct proactive threat hunting exercises to identify hidden or emerging identity threats
• Develop and refine threat hunting methodologies and techniques.
• Utilize threat intelligence sources to stay informed about the latest identity attack trends and tactics.
• Strong critical thinking skills, consistent attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines amidst competing priorities
• Knowledge and experience in deep analysis of threats across the enterprise by combining security rules, content policy, and relevant datasets