Cyber Security Threat Hunter - Principal Level (EL2 Equivalent)
Location: ACT | Work Type: Contract | Duration: 12 Months + Extensions
Clearance: NV1 (Active) Required

Are you a seasoned Cyber Security professional with a passion for proactive threat hunting and protecting critical infrastructure? We're seeking a Cyber Security Threat Hunter to join a high-impact government team responsible for safeguarding a global network from malicious actors.

About the Role

As a Cyber Security Threat Hunter, you will be part of a dynamic Cyber Operations team, leveraging threat intelligence and analytical skills to proactively detect and respond to threats. You'll play a key role in developing detection tools, refining hypotheses based on emerging threats, and enhancing the organisation's cyber resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive threat hunts across enterprise networks
• Leverage Cyber Threat Intelligence to support hunt activities
• Develop and maintain threat detection tools, dashboards, and custom use cases
• Analyse logs and security events to identify anomalous activity
• Recommend security enhancements and countermeasures
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to knowledge sharing
• Maintain high-quality technical documentation

Skills & Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 3 years in Cyber Security Incident Response or Threat Hunting
• Proficiency with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel)
• Experience using MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Strong skills in designing and testing detection use cases
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Well-developed technical writing abilities

Desirable Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in a technical field
• Certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, Microsoft or Splunk
• NV2 or higher clearance (or ability to obtain)

Contract Details

• Start Date: Monday, 17 November 2025
• Initial Term: 12 months
• Extension Options: Up to 2 x 12-month terms
• Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid (typically 3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
• Security Clearance: Must hold an active NV1 clearance (no exceptions)
• Stand-down Period: December-January (4-6 weeks, at client discretion)

Linda Jona
Consultant

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