Senior Threat Hunter (Specialist I - Information Security) - London

Senior Threat Hunter (Specialist I - Information Security) - London

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
UST Global

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Hunt for threats using Python and Jupyter Notebooks in a dynamic security environment.
  • Company: Join a leading Managed Security Services team in London.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by developing automated threat hunting frameworks and collaborating globally.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in Threat Hunting with strong Python and Jupyter experience.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 Β£ per year.

We are looking for a Senior Threat Hunter with strong expertise in Python and Jupyter Notebooks to join our Managed Security Services team in London. This role combines advanced threat hunting with engineering capabilities, focusing on building scalable, automated, and repeatable threat hunting frameworks across large datasets in enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform proactive, hypothesis-driven threat hunting aligned to MITRE ATT&CK
  • Analyze and investigate security data across endpoint, network, and cloud environments
  • Identify indicators of compromise, suspicious activity, and emerging threats
  • Develop and maintain Jupyter Notebook-based hunting frameworks
  • Build reusable Python modules, APIs, and automation tools
  • Design and maintain data pipelines for telemetry and threat intelligence integration
  • Automate hunting workflows using orchestration tools (e.g., Azure ML pipelines)
  • Apply data normalization, validation, and correlation techniques
  • Collaborate with SOC, Threat Intelligence, and Detection Engineering teams
  • Produce clear and structured threat hunting reports and findings

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering, or Incident Response
  • Strong hands-on experience with: Python (Pandas preferred), Jupyter Notebooks
  • Experience working with: SIEM / EDR / XDR platforms, large-scale security telemetry and data analysis
  • Strong understanding of: MITRE ATT&CK framework and attacker TTPs, Windows and Linux operating systems, network traffic and log analysis
  • Experience in cloud threat hunting (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Good understanding of: CI/CD pipelines, SDLC, and automation practices

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, CrowdStrike, Cybereason
  • Experience building automation for detection validation, rule deployment, or telemetry pipelines
  • Relevant certifications such as GIAC, OSCP, or CEH

Work Model

  • Hybrid role based in London
  • Permanent position
  • Collaboration with global teams

Senior Threat Hunter (Specialist I - Information Security) - London employer: UST Global

Join our dynamic Managed Security Services team in London as a Senior Threat Hunter, where you'll thrive in a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technologies, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in the ever-evolving field of information security.

UST Global

Contact Details:

UST Global Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Threat Hunter (Specialist I - Information Security) - London

Python
Jupyter Notebooks
Threat Hunting
Detection Engineering
Incident Response
SIEM
EDR