Job Description

Job Category: NES Job Group
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Responsible for threat-hunting by proactively identifying and mitigating advanced threats within an organization's network
This role involves working closely with the security operations team to enhance organization's cybersecurity posture by proactively identifying and mitigating advanced threats
Responsibilities:

• Proactive Threat Hunting: Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify and isolate advanced threats that may bypass traditional security measures over network, endpoints, and cloud environments, searching for indicators of compromise (IOCs), advanced persistent threats (APTs), and other hidden adversary activity
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques such as behavioral analysis, anomaly detection, and machine learning to identify emerging threats and patterns
• Leveraging threat intelligence (both internal and external) to correlate and enhance hunting activities and adapt to new attack tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop and apply hunting frameworks and methodologies to continuously improve detection capabilities. This includes leveraging frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK for understanding adversary tactics and behaviors.
• Data Analysis: Analyze large datasets, network traffic, and user behavior to detect anomalies and potential security breaches
• Hypothesis Development: Develop and test hypotheses about potential malicious activities within the organization's environment.
• Incident Response: Collaborate with the incident response team to investigate and respond to identified threats.
• Threat Intelligence Integration: Utilize threat intelligence to inform and enhance threat hunting activities.
• Reporting and Documentation: Document findings, create detailed reports, and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest threat landscapes, attack techniques, and security technologies to continuously improve threat hunting methodologies.

Qualifications:
Essential knowledge

• Have over 10+ years of rich experience in information security domain and at least 4-6 years of dedicated experience in Threat-hunting.
• Proficiency in using threat intel platforms such as CybelAngel, ThreatConnect, Recorded Future, DarkTrace etc.
• Proficiency in using SIEM and SOAR solutions.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and security technologies.
• Strong understanding of endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Preferably worked in BFSI domain with proven experience in SOC function.
• Knowledge of key security standards and regulations such as NIST 800-61, CERT/CC, ISO 27035 etc.

Skills and Application

• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of security landscape, threats, attack patterns and counter measures
• Assess and design threat-hunting processes through solutions, tools and methodologies
• Reviewing use cases/playbooks for integrating threat-intel
• Continuously monitor security hygiene and performance using tools and processes
• Collaborate with other IS teams, Ops and tech teams on enhancing security incident response resilience

Other

• Knowledge of evolving advanced tech stacks and related control and risk universe from a threat-hunting perspective.
• The ideal candidate will have a technical or computer science degree.
• Professional certifications : GCIH, CISSP, CEH,etc.

About Us:
The leading financial institution in MENA
While more than half a century old, we proudly think like a challenger, startup, and innovator
in banking and finance, powered by a diverse and dynamic team who put customers first.
Together, we pioneer key innovations and developments in banking and financial services.
Our mandate? To help customers find their way to Rise Every Day, partnering with them through
the highs and lows to help them reach their goals and unlock their unique vision of success.
Delivering superior service to clients by leading with innovation, treating colleagues with dignity and fairness while pursuing opportunities that grow shareholders value.
We actively contribute to the community through responsible banking in our mission to inspire more people to Rise.

Skills Required