Job Title: Security Engineer III, Cyber Threat Hunter
Company Name:
Deloitte
Location:
Washington, DC
Position Type:
Full Time
Post Date:
06/09/2026
Expire Date:
07/09/2026
Job Categories:
Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Engineering, Human Resources, Publishing, Executive Management
Job Description
Security Engineer III, Cyber Threat Hunter
Deloitte is seeking a Threat Hunter, Cyber Defense & Resilience to support proactive cyber threat detection, analysis, and response in complex client environments. This role focuses on identifying adversary behavior, investigating suspicious activity, and improving defensive operations through data-driven hunting and detection strategies. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across security operations, threat hunting, and incident analysis, along with the ability to translate findings into actionable security improvements. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact cyber missions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Work you'll do
As a Threat Hunter, for the Cyber Defense & Resilience offering, you will be responsible for...
Conducting proactive threat hunts across endpoint, network, cloud, and log data to identify malicious activity, anomalous behavior, and indicators of compromise
Analyzing security telemetry, alerts, and artifacts to investigate threats and support detection, containment, and remediation activities
Developing hunt hypotheses based on threat intelligence, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, and documented attack patterns
Partnering security operations, incident response, and engineering teams to improve detections, close visibility gaps, and strengthen defensive capabilities
Documenting hunt methodologies, findings, and recommendations, and communicating results to technical stakeholders and team leadership
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
Ability to lead projects or workstreams
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to provide clear guidance to others
The team
Deloitte's Cyber Defense & Resilience team helps clients identify, investigate, and respond to evolving cyber threats across mission-critical environments. The team brings together threat hunters, incident responders, analysts, and cyber specialists to strengthen detection capabilities and improve operational resilience. Professionals in this area work on complex security challenges involving threat detection, adversary analysis, incident support, and continuous improvement of defensive operations.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a degree in related technical field
3+ years of experience in threat hunting, security operations, detection engineering, or incident response
3+ years of experience with security information and event management platforms, endpoint detection and response platforms, and network analysis tools
2+ years of experience doing the following:
Analyzing endpoint, network, cloud, and log telemetry to identify suspicious or malicious activity
Mapping adversary behavior to MITRE ATT&CK and documenting hunt findings and recommendations
Ability to travel 20%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary clearance for the role.
One or more certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional, GIAC Certified Incident Handler, or GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred:
1+ years of experience supporting government or public sector cybersecurity environments
2+ years of experience creating or tuning detection logic, analytic rules, or hunt queries
2+ years of experience with the following:
Digital forensics or malware analysis
Cloud security monitoring in Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure environments
Using Python, PowerShell, or Structured Query Language for analysis or automation
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $107,925 to $188,900.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
