Cyber Security Threat Hunter

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
 

Grade: Technical 407

Pay Range: $108,200.00 - $162,400.00

Job Description

The current information security landscape is technically complex and constantly changing. The IT Security Analyst II uses their knowledge of current security methods and standards to gather operational information and assess and analyze tools, systems, and processes in defense of applications, systems, and networks and collaborate with Infrastructure and business teams.

 

Join a security-focused team where your expertise in threat hunting, vulnerability management, and penetration testing strengthens our ability to detect and respond to evolving cyber threats. In this role, you will partner closely with the SOC team to proactively identify risks, investigate anomalies, and improve detection and response capabilities across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Proactively hunt for threats using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence to identify indicators of compromise and anomalous behavior

• Analyze security alerts, logs, and telemetry data to detect emerging attack patterns and support incident investigations

• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses and validate exploitability

• Collaborate with SOC teams to refine alerting logic and improve incident response workflows

• Develop and enhance security use cases aligned to the MITRE ATT&CK framework

• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk and business impact

What You’ll Bring

• Strong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security tools

• Experience in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and threat hunting methodologies

• Ability to analyze network traffic, logs, and security events to identify potential threats

• Working knowledge of intrusion detection techniques, incident response, and digital forensics

• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and AWS core services

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, and data privacy standards

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Bonus Points

• Experience developing detection rules and security use cases aligned to MITRE ATT&CK

• Experience recommending additional security requirements and safeguards

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CCSP, CCSK, or AWS certifications

Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in IT Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• 3 years of Information Security experience

• Experience analyzing SIEM, network, event, security, and IDS alert logs

• Experience identifying and remediating vulnerabilities

• Experience working with MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.

• Introductory call with a WGU Talent Partner

• Team technical interview

• Hiring manager interview

Work Location

This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah or Raleigh, North Carolina office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.

Visa Sponsorship

While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.