Applications Security Analyst - Threat Hunter

at GAF in Rockford, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Description:

Introduction

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof, you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work- we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Summary

We are looking for a skilled Security Threat Hunting Analyst to join our Global Security Operations team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Cyber Threat Intelligence, Global SOC, and Incident Response teams to detect and investigate elusive cyber threats spanning IT and OT networks.

Essential Duties

+ Perform proactive threat-hunting activities across IT and OT networks, endpoint, and cloud environments to detect advanced threats, uncover hidden threat actors, and identify indicators of compromise (IOCs).

+ Leverage threat intelligence from multiple sources (open source, commercial, and internal) to enhance threat-hunting efforts, correlate data, create new threat hypotheses, and identify new threat vectors.

+ Document threat-hunting findings, create detailed reports, and present them to stakeholders, providing actionable recommendations for improving security defenses.

+ Analyze log data from various security tools to detect threats based on knowledge of indicators of compromise as well as threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures.

+ Participate in purple team exercises to test the effectiveness of security controls, identify detection gaps, and improve threat detection and response strategies.

+ Work closely with incident response teams to investigate security incidents, providing detailed threat analysis and support for containment and remediation efforts.

+ Create, update, and maintain threat-hunting playbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent, repeatable, and effective threat-hunting practices.

Under This Roof, We Require

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

+ 3 or more years of experience in cybersecurity, with specific experience in threat intelligence/threat hunting roles.

+ Proven track record of successful threat-hunting activities, identifying advanced threats, and mitigating incidents.

+ Familiarity with common cyber threat vectors, attack methods, and security technologies.

+ Strong knowledge of network protocols, system vulnerabilities, and exploit techniques.

+ Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and methodologies.

Under This Roof, We Also Value

+ Continuous learning mindset and willingness to stay current with industry developments.

+ Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for conveying complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

+ Collaborative attitude with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

+ A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks.

+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

How We Protect What Matters Most

+ We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.

+ Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.

+ Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.

+ Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.

+ Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.

+ We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range: 94,500-120,750

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ?