Cyber Threat Hunting Manager

Apollo Solutions Ltd
Madrid, Spain
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cloud Computing Security Cyber Security Identity and Access Management Intrusion Detection and Prevention Network Security Security Information and Event Management Software Vulnerability Management Mitre Att&ck Cyber Threat Analysis Information Technology Cybercrime Purple Team (Cyber Security)

Job description

I am looking to speak with Cyber Threat Hunting Managers, looking for a new opportunity in Madrid.

Working closely with an external security provider and a small internal team, you will take ownership of detection effectiveness, hunting outcomes, and the continuous improvement of security monitoring capabilities across a global enterprise environment., * Lead the threat detection and threat hunting function, providing technical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight

  • Manage and coordinate internal resources and external security partners to deliver effective and consistent detection and hunting outcomes
  • Assess detection coverage and develop, optimise, and maintain high-quality detection rules to improve visibility and reduce false positives
  • Drive advanced, risk-based threat hunting activities to identify sophisticated and previously undetected threats
  • Integrate findings from purple team exercises into detection engineering and hunting programmes
  • Collaborate with Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, and wider security teams to strengthen security operations and reduce risk
  • Continuously improve detection capabilities, helping to reduce attacker dwell time and enhance threat visibility across the organisation

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in security monitoring, threat detection, threat hunting, or security operations
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM, XDR, EDR, cloud security, identity protection, and network security technologiesStrong understanding of threat actors, attack methodologies, and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and the Diamond Model
  • Experience working within large, global organisations and hybrid technology environments
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver measurable security outcomes
  • Proactive, inquisitive, and solutions-focused approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

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