Cybersecurity Analyst, Threat Hunting

Job overview

The Cybersecurity Analyst, Threat Hunting role is onsite in Woburn, MA. The stated pay range is $57–$58 per hour. Through ZipStaff, the analyst supports the First Line of Defense team at a financial services organization. The analyst proactively searches for threats across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments, using security telemetry and threat intelligence to identify suspicious activity. The work strengthens detection and response by improving rules, playbooks, investigations, and vulnerability remediation tracking.

What you'll do

• Conduct threat hunting across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments
• analyze SIEM, EDR, network, endpoint, and log data
• identify indicators of compromise and adversary techniques
• develop and tune detection rules, alerts, and dashboards
• investigate suspicious activity and report findings
• collaborate with threat intelligence teams
• contribute to playbooks and detection methods
• communicate findings
• and support vulnerability remediation tracking.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cybersecurity analyst

threat hunting

woburn ma

zipstaff

on-site

siem

edr

mitre att&ck

security analytics

python

powershell

$57–$58/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• paid time off
• and referral program.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree and at least three years of threat hunting, SOC analysis, or cyber threat intelligence experience. The posting specifies W-2 contract employment through ZipStaff, with no C2C or 1099.

About the employer

ZipStaff Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.