The Prospect

We are seeking a Associate / Senior Associate Threat Hunting with solid expertise in proactive cyber defense. The role involves conducting hypothesis-driven threat hunts, leveraging threat intelligence, and detecting advanced threats across enterprise environments. The candidate will play a key role in strengthening SOC capabilities and defending critical financial infrastructure.
Job Title: Threat Hunting Specialist
Division: Information Security
Years of Experience: 3 to 6 years
Education: BE / BTech in Computer Science, IT, or related field
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Hyderabad
Role Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities
Conduct hypothesis-driven threat hunting and execute structured hunt missions using threat intelligence and behavioral analytics
Analyze financial sector-specific threat landscapes and identify attacker TTPs
Perform deep investigations across endpoints, network, and logs to identify hidden or advanced threats
Utilize MITRE ATTCK framework to map, validate, and structure hunting activities
Develop and execute advanced queries for detecting suspicious patterns across SIEM/EDR platforms
Collaborate with SOC, IR,



and threat intelligence teams for improving detection use-cases
Automate hunting workflows and data analysis using scripting
Continuously enhance detection capabilities and improve existing hunting playbooks

Requirements

Key Skills and Experience Required
Strong understanding of Windows/Linux internals (process ancestry, registry, memory analysis)
Deep knowledge of network protocols and traffic analysis
Hands-on experience with:
SIEM tools : Splunk, LogRhythm, ELK
EDR/XDR platforms : CrowdStrike, SentinelOne
Proficiency in query languages such as KQL, SPL, or SQL for threat hunting
Solid scripting skills in Python and/or PowerShell for automation and analytics
In-depth understanding of MITRE ATTCK framework and adversary TTP analysis
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills

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📌 Senior Associate Threat Hunting Hyderabad
🏢 National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI)
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