Overview Cyber Security Threat Hunter – Principal Level (EL2 Equivalent) Location: ACT Work Type: Contract | Duration: 12 Months + Extensions | Clearance: NV1 (Active) Required Job Details Location: ACT Work Type: Contract Duration: 12 Months + Extensions Security Clearance: NV1 (Active) Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Contract 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 Qualifications 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 Stand-down Period: December–January (4–6 weeks, at client discretion) #J-18808-Ljbffr