Threat Hunting Analyst

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in proactive defence, complex investigations, and high-tempo operational settings.

You will lead and execute threat-hunting activities, strengthen detection capabilities, support incident response, and contribute to the continuous improvement of cyber defence operations., * Plan and execute proactive threat-hunting missions

• Enhance detection & prevention capabilities (IDS, SIEM, security configurations)
• Support cyber incident analysis and response in coordination with NCSC
• Develop and maintain SOPs, detection logic, and use cases
• Produce monthly operational and stakeholder reports (KPIs, trends, insights)
• Contribute to cyber threat data analysis, storage, and processing improvements
• Evaluate and implement AI/ML and data analytics solutions
• Engage with the internal cyber community and run knowledge-sharing sessions

• Strong experience in cybersecurity environments
• Excellent analytical thinking and hypothesis-driven investigation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication skills (technical + managerial audiences)
• Experience with reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Leadership, organization, and ability to operate in a high-tempo environment

Technical Skills

Experience in at least 3 of the following areas:

• IDS (NIDS/HIDS), firewalls, security appliances
• Security event sources (logs, SIEM inputs)
• Computer forensics tools
• Security tools (AV, vulnerability scanners, etc.)
• Network protocols
• Scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.)

Additional knowledge:

• Threat analysis, pattern recognition, deductive reasoning
• Data analytics, AI/ML, LLMs, RAG architectures

Nice-to-Have

• Advanced SANS certifications (GCIA, GCFA, GREM, etc.)
• Strong self-learning capability and curiosity for complex topics

About Us: GBT Solutions is a Portuguese technology company founded in 2018, part of the HFA Group established in 1995. With a focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions across various industries, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and are proud to be recognized for our commitment to excellence and innovation., Equal Opportunity: GBT Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or any other factor other than merit.