Cyber Security Analyst L3

JD 1 Threat Hunting & Threat Modeling Analyst (L2)

Role Summary:

The L2 Threat Hunting & Threat Modeling Analyst is responsible for executing standard and custom threat hunts supporting threat intelligence integration for hunting and conducting application/project threat modeling assessments using automated tooling (e.g. ThreatModeler).

In Scope Tools & Skills:

Threat Hunting (TIP-driven):Execute standard and custom threat analysis and hunts; produce executive/detailed hunt reports

Threat Modeling (Automated): ThreatModeler (or equivalent automated threat modeling tool) for security assessments of defined projects/apps

Red Teaming (Support): Support advanced adversary simulation exercises (planning support evidence handling reporting support

Tuskira (Knowledge): Familiarity/working knowledge (e.g. exposure management / security posture / control gap insights)

Key Responsibilities (L2)

1) Threat Hunting Execution (Standard Custom)

Execute standard threat analysis and hunts and document results with evidence and clear conclusions.

Execute custom threat analysis and hunts based on operational triggers threat intelligence inputs or stakeholder requests.

Support integration/consumption of threat intelligence inputs to improve hunt relevance and prioritization.

2) Threat Intelligence Operationalization for Hunts

Recommend and refine threat intelligence feed usage that supports hunting objectives and improves signal quality.

Provide operational guidance (what to look for) derived from intelligence for quicker triage and validation.

3) Threat Modeling Assessments (ThreatModeler)

Perform threat modeling assessments for projects/applications using ThreatModeler (or similar automated tooling) within defined scope

Identify trust boundaries attack paths and control gaps; document risks and recommended mitigations in a consistent format.

Maintain assessment artifacts and ensure findings are tracked to closure through appropriate stakeholders.

4) Red Teaming Support (L2)

Support red team exercises by helping with coordination scoping inputs rules-of-engagement adherence and evidence hygiene for reporting

Assist in translating red team observations into actionable defensive improvements and hunt hypotheses

5) Reporting & Documentation

Produce detailed hunt reports and contribute to executive summaries as needed ensuring outputs are actionable and evidence-backed.

Document repeatable hunt playbooks and threat model templates to improve operational consistency

Required Skills & Experience

47 years in SOC/IR/threat hunting/detection engineering support roles

Hands-on capability executing threat hunts and producing evidence-based reports

Hands-on exposure to ThreatModeler (or equivalent) for application/project threat modeling assessments

Understanding of adversary tactics and translating them into hunt hypotheses and mitigation recommendations

Areas of responsibility

Monitoring and Incident Detection-Handle escalated alerts prevent potential intrusions from third party agents and analyse log correlation to ensure alignment with security standards.

Incident Handling and Analysis-Triage security incidents handle escalated incidents assist in performing root cause analysis and prepare reports that adhere to compliance requirements.

Threat Assessment and Analytics-Perform vulnerability scans identify threat intelligence feeds and recommend preventive measures to reduce exposure.

Stakeholder Coordination and Audit Assistance-Coordinate with internal teams on security issues maintain risk registers and assist during compliance audits.