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Galvanick

Threat Hunter / Security Analyst

Seattle, WA · On-site

$180K/yr

You will ensure the threat hunting tools and methodologies employed by the company will scale with Galvanick's growth and success. This is a great opportunity to leverage the data collected by ...

Galvanick

Threat Hunter / Security Analyst

Seattle, WA · On-site

$180K/yr

You will ensure the threat hunting tools and methodologies employed by the company will scale with Galvanick's growth and success. This is a great opportunity to leverage the data collected by ...

Galvanick

Threat Hunter / Security Analyst

Seattle, WA · On-site

$180K/yr

You will ensure the threat hunting tools and methodologies employed by the company will scale with Galvanick's growth and success. This is a great opportunity to leverage the data collected by ...

Jj

Senior Manager, Threat Hunting

Raritan, NJ · On-site +1

$113K - $153K/yr

Threat Hunting, Forensics, and Incident Response * Review intelligence feeds and reports from a variety of public and private sources. * Analyze tactics and techniques, develop hypotheses, and ...

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Manager, Threat Hunting

Raritan, NJ · On-site +1

$113K - $153K/yr

Threat Hunting, Forensics, and Incident Response * Review intelligence feeds and reports from a variety of public and private sources. * Analyze tactics and techniques, develop hypotheses, and ...

Southern Company

Adversary Threat Hunter

Atlanta, GA

This role leads proactive threat hunting engagements to identify suspicious behavior, adversary activity, and unauthorized access across Southern Company networks and systems. The position also ...

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ECS

SOC Threat Hunter

Portland, OR · On-site

Key Responsibilities Threat Hunting & Analysis * Develop and execute hypothesis-driven hunts across enterprise, cloud, endpoint, identity, and network data sources * Analyze anomalous behavior ...

MANTECH

Cyber Threat Hunter

Mclean, VA · On-site

Conducting proactive threat hunting using the HMM-4 approach and MITRE ATT&CK framework. * Developing and refining hypotheses for targeted threat hunts based on threat intelligence, internal data ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for threat hunting in the United States is $60.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55.77 and $65.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Threat Hunting, you need strong cybersecurity fundamentals, knowledge of network protocols, and experience in analyzing threat intelligence, often backed by a degree in information security or a related field. Familiarity with SIEM platforms, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, scripting languages, and certifications like GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) is highly valuable. Critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings clearly set standout professionals apart. These skills enable effective identification, investigation, and mitigation of emerging threats before they can impact the organization.

What is a threat hunting?

A Threat Hunting job involves proactively searching for cyber threats within an organization's network to identify and mitigate security risks before they cause harm. Threat hunters analyze logs, investigate anomalies, and use threat intelligence to detect hidden adversaries. Unlike traditional security monitoring, which relies on alerts and automated tools, threat hunting is a manual, hypothesis-driven process. The goal is to identify advanced threats that evade standard security measures, helping to strengthen overall cybersecurity defenses.

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A typical day for a Threat Hunter involves proactively searching through security data to identify hidden threats, analyzing unusual network activity or system behaviors, and developing strategies to detect or stop potential attacks. You’ll often work closely with incident response teams, IT administrators, and other cybersecurity professionals to share findings and support ongoing investigations. The role requires a mix of hands-on technical analysis, collaboration, and regularly updating stakeholders about new risks or trends. Expect to spend time researching the latest cyber threats and tuning detection tools to improve your organization’s security posture.

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Threat Hunter / Security Analyst

Galvanick

Seattle, WA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Galvanick protects the industrial world against cyber attacks, and they are seeking a Threat Hunter / Security Analyst to enhance their operational security. The role involves conducting manual threat detection operations, proactively hunting for threats, and providing insights through monthly reports.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement effective detection strategies and ensure comprehensive threat coverage. You will be responsible for hunting and monitoring for threats using hundreds of telemetry sources from across the Galvanick platform.
• Stay updated with the latest security trends, attack techniques, and vulnerabilities to continuously improve our threat detection capabilities.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, conducting thorough analysis and providing timely resolution.
• Maintain ownership of assigned customer accounts, facilitate high levels of customer satisfaction, and be a trusted advisor for customers. You will respond to customer questions relating to threat intelligence and threat hunting.
• Identify opportunities to increase overall customer satisfaction or streamline internal processes.
• Perform adversary-focused threat hunting to identify abnormalities in the environment, with a focus on public cloud environments.
• Contribute to automation and tooling that support hunting operations. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of threat hunting activities, findings, and remediation steps.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of experience with one or more of the following areas, Incident Response, Security Operations, Threat Hunting, and Cyber Threat Intelligence.
• Fluency with Python and an understanding of query languages. You are comfortable getting into the code and helping with detections.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing telemetry data from application, infrastructure, and endpoint.
• In-depth knowledge of security tools, techniques, and methodologies. Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and identify potential threats.
• Excellent understanding of attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and common security weaknesses.
• Proven experience as a SOC analyst or threat hunter, with a strong operational security background.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience writing monthly reports with overview of findings and high level recommendations.
• To conform to US Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State.
Preferred:
• Experience conducting threat hunting or managing incident response for organizations, investigating targeted threats such as the Advanced Persistent Threat, Organized Crime, and Hactivists.
• Knowledge of cyber threat intelligence terminology and data communication concepts and technologies.
• You enjoy solving problems and are naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use.
• Startup experience and an understanding of zero to one ideas. You enjoy attacking complex and novel problems.
• Experience with industrial, operational, or fulfillment environments.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GCIH are desirable.
Company:
Galvanick is a cybersecurity firm that offers threat detection platform to secure industrial operations. Founded in 2021, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.

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