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Position Purpose:

The Cybersecurity Staff Threat Hunting Engineer is a senior-level position within the SOC. This Engineer will report to the Threat Hunt Manager and will perform tasks primarily focused on proactive threat hunting, advanced security monitoring, research, classification, and analysis of security events. The Threat Hunting Engineer will leverage security solutions to investigate events, hunt for threats, and analyze anomalous behavior. They will serve as an escalation point for other members on the team, lead the review and processing of events from various sources, and provide expert-level analysis and detection capabilities. Staff Analysts perform data gathering, analysis, synthesis, and develop solutions to support THD Cybersecurity practices. They mentor and guide Jr Analysts, lead multiple projects, possess excellent communication skills, work well with a team, and interact with multiple levels and functions across the organization.

Protecting what matters most to our associates and consumers by securing our sensitive data and critical assets from current and emerging threats. At The Home Depot, Cybersecurity consists of Architecture, Governance, Identity & Access Management, Internal Threat Operations, Issue and Compliance Management, Risk Assessment/Advisory, Security Consulting, Security Operations, Service Optimization and Strategic Planning.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

• 100% Deliver Execution, Plans & Aligns, Develop Others:

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

• Serve as a strategic partner to align solutions with customers' expectations.

• Communicate effectively with various levels of business partners.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, business partners, colleagues, developers, and others to deliver high-quality solutions.

• Partner cross-functionally to define, assess, communicate, implement, train, and manage changes in projects.

• Lead, mentor, and provide guidance to team members and partners.

• Serve as an SME and perform research/analysis within assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document new and innovative threat hunt hypothesis to increase the team's ability to detect potential threats in the environment.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.

• Document and report on threat hunting activities and findings to leadership.

• Lead projects to ensure they align with and meet the strategic roadmap for Threat Hunting.

• Analyze, correlate, and interpret large data sets from multiple sources to uncover novel threats.

• Lead the development of new threat hunting techniques and automation workflows.

• Regularly review automations for efficiency and proactively improve them where necessary.

• Stay informed about information security trends and technologies in the industry and identify best practices and/or methodologies.

• Work with and train junior analysts on THD technologies, threat hunt lifecycle, and investigative best practices.

• Proactively hunt for threats within the network using known cyber tactics and offensive cyber techniques.

• Utilize scripting languages like Python to automate investigative actions and enhance threat hunting capabilities.

Experience (Essential)

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or 5+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience.

• Ability to lead other analysts in day-to-day Threat Hunting operations.

• Effectively create and deliver meaningful briefs (metrics) to various teams and management.

• Strong understanding in at least one of the following disciplines: network analysis, intrusion analysis, malware analysis, understanding of red team tactics.

• Experience with SIEM, EDR solutions, and analyzing network and endpoint logs.

• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and cloud security.

• Experience in in performing digital forensics or incident response.

Experience (Preferred)

• Experience scripting solutions using vendor and open-source tools' APIs.

• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

• Proficiency with Python or other scripting languages.

• Partner with threat intel teams for the discovery, detection, and mitigation of threats.

• Experience with offensive security tooling, techniques such as OSINT, and the methods used to compromise large enterprise environments

• Strong cybersecurity background with a proactive approach to hunting and investigating threats.

Soft Skills

• Experience communicating threats and findings in a cross-team setting.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to develop creative alternatives to complex problems and continuous process improvement skills.

• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information.

• Ability to establish credibility and working relationships with a wide range of personnel, including operations and management.

• Solid understanding of project management principles, including a demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager

• This position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

• No travel required.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 8

Competencies:

• Action Oriented

• Collaborates

• Drives Engagement

• Communicates Effectively

• Customer Focus

• Drives Results

• Manages Conflict

The application window is anticipated to be closed on August 1, 2024

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