Security Analyst -Threat Hunter

Description

What You Will Do: Conduct proactive threat hunting across Cloud and On-Prem enterprise environments to identify malicious activity, anomalies, and emerging threats. Perform in-depth investigations using SIEM technologies, leveraging strong query and analysis skills to detect adversary behaviors and indicators of compromise. Analyze authentication flows, access patterns, and system telemetry to uncover potential compromise or advanced attacker techniques. Utilize cyber threat intelligence, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and emerging threat research to inform hunting strategies and detection engineering. Investigate and respond to high-impact security incidents, collaborating closely with CSIRT and cross-functional teams to contain and remediate threats. Partner with SIEM administrators, vendors, and offensive cybersecurity teams to enhance threat visibility and detection capabilities. Develop and maintain detection logic, contributing to the full detection development lifecycle and identifying opportunities for detection improvements. Apply offensive knowledge to strengthen hunting methodologies and validate detection coverage. Document findings, investigations, and procedures with strong writing, communication, and operational discipline. Support continuous improvement efforts, including planning, operational procedure refinement, and readiness activities within the CSIRT. Provide after-hours support as part of a rotating on-call schedule, including responding to high-priority alerts and security incidents. What You Have: Experience in cybersecurity within a global enterprise environment. Experience performing Cybersecurity Threat Hunting across Cloud and On-Prem environments. Experience with offensive security techniques and applying that knowledge to improve detection and hunting. Strong understanding of incident response operations, tools, methodologies, and investigation workflows. Knowledge of threat hunting methodologies, cyber threat intelligence, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Experience working within SIEM platforms, including building and tuning queries and analyzing diverse log sources. Ability to develop and enhance detection logic and contribute to the detection engineering lifecycle. Strong documentation, writing, and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to collaborate effectively across SIEM administrators, vendors, offensive security teams, and CSIRT.

Skills

Python, Powershell, Scripting

Top Skills Details

Python, Powershell, Scripting

Additional Skills & Qualifications
Communicating Complex Concepts: Ability to clearly articulate complex threat scenarios, detection logic, and investigation results in concise, audience-appropriate language. Consulting: Experience providing technical guidance and security expertise to internal partners, vendors, or cross-functional teams. Cybersecurity Standards and Policies: Knowledge of developing, interpreting, and applying cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures across diverse operational environments. Adaptability: Comfort adapting to new cybersecurity challenges, emerging threats, and evolving technologies. Collaboration: Works effectively with SOC, engineering, offensive security, vendors, and leadership teams. Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve advanced cybersecurity issues and attacker behaviors. Coachability: Ability to coach team members while remaining open to receiving coaching and constructive feedback. Curiosity: A persistent desire to explore new attack vectors, emerging threat techniques, and innovative detection strategies. Goal-Driven: A results-focused mindset centered on improving defenses, maturing detection capabilities, and driving measurable cybersecurity outcomes.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.