SOC Threat Hunter

Position Title: Threat Hunter

Location: Manchester, London or Cheltenham (hybrid)

Role Purpose:

As a member of the MXDR SOCs dedicated Threat Hunting Team, your role is to carry out regular targeted and scalable threat hunts across our MXDR SOC clients. This role focusses around supporting the development of a hypothesis led, native threat hunting capability to provide our clients with bleeding edge detections in response to live, real-world threats. You will be part of a small team of threat hunters who will carry out the ad-hoc and scheduled monthly threat hunts and report on them accordingly.

Summary:

• Carry out hypothesis-based threat hunting on a regular basis under the guidance of the SOC Threat Hunt Manager, across our MXDR SOC client base. This includes customers under our XDR for Sentinel & XDR for Splunk Managed Services.
• Carry out monthly TI driven threat hunts under the guidance of the SOC Threat Hunt Manager across our MXDR SOC client base. This includes customers under our XDR for Sentinel & XDR for Splunk Managed Services.
• Respond to NCC Group TI alerts with ad-hoc threat hunts across our MXDR SOC client base under the guidance of the SOC Threat Hunt Manager. This includes customers under our XDR for Sentinel & XDR for Splunk Managed Services.

What we are looking for in you:

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience within an operational cyber security or TI role.
• Previous detection or data engineering experience, demonstrable at interview.
• Microsoft SC200 Certified

Desirable Requirements

• Splunk Certified Power User/Advanced Power User
• CompTIA Certifications (Security+/ Network+/ Linux+)
• Crest, GIAC or CISSP Certification
• Degree in related field.
• Other relevant certifications.

Working Hours: The working hours are 0900-1730hrs Mon-Fri, and you would be expected to be working and contactable throughout those times. There is no scheduled out of hours work but may be required in emergency situations only.

Professionalism: Conduct yourself with professionalism, integrity, and ethical behaviour in all interactions and situations.

Proactive: Demonstrate a proactive approach to process improvement and process creation, ensuring conformity to the standards of the MXDR SOC.

Collaboration: Work well within a team environment, communicating effectively with colleagues from different departments and sharing insights to improve security posture.

Adaptability: Embrace changes in technology and processes, adapting to new challenges and learning quickly in a dynamic security landscape.

Behaviours:

• Focusing on Clients and Customers.  
• Working as One NCC.
• Always Learning.
• Being Inclusive and Respectful. 
• Delivery Brilliantly.  

Why NCC Group?

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams' partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.   

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support. 

Come join us?

What do we offer in return?

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits;

⏰Flexible working

💸 Financial & Investment

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Share Save Scheme
• Maternity & Paternity leave

🙋🏾Community & Volunteering Programmes

⚡ Green Car Scheme

🚴 Cycle Scheme

🏥 Healthcare

🏙️ Office Lifestyle

🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Employee Referral Program

🧘🏻 Lifestyle & Wellness

🎓 Learning & Development

👨🏿‍🦽 Diversity & Inclusion

So, what’s next?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to global.ta@nccgroup.com .

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.