Cyber Threat Hunter – Jobbird.com
Jobster
Nederland, Overijssel
The Role
The role sits within a DFIR team at a national defence cyber security centre, where the successful candidate hunts for advanced threats across military IT systems, analyses suspicious activity, and develops detection methodologies. The position also involves coaching and mentoring colleagues and reporting findings clearly to stakeholders.
Skills & Experience
Candidates need at least five years of experience in digital forensics and cybersecurity, including incident response. Relevant SANS/GIAC certifications such as GCFA, GNFA, GASF, and GREM are expected, alongside strong networking knowledge, scripting skills in Python or PowerShell, and experience with forensic tooling across multiple operating systems.
Who It Suits
This role suits an experienced digital forensics and threat hunting professional ready to take a lead position in a high-stakes government defence environment. Those comfortable working under pressure, communicating technical findings to varied audiences, and contributing to national security will find this role compelling.
Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in Netherlands: €66,000–€84,000 (median €78,000 — from 19 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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Certifications mentioned: GCFA · GREM · GNFA · SANS · GASF — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.