Cyber Security Threat Hunter (Security) – Full-Time, Hybrid

About the Role

WGU is seeking a Cyber Security Threat Hunter to help protect systems and data by proactively identifying threats, investigating suspicious activity, and improving our security posture. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Hunt for potential threats across security telemetry and relevant data sources
• Investigate alerts and anomalies to determine impact, scope, and root cause
• Develop and refine detection ideas, queries, and hunting workflows
• Collaborate with security and engineering teams to reduce risk and strengthen controls
• Document findings and communicate results to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

• Experience with threat detection, incident investigation, or security monitoring
• Strong understanding of cyber threats, attacker behavior, and common tactics
• Working knowledge of security tooling (e.g., SIEM/EDR/log analysis)
• Ability to analyze data, connect indicators, and validate hypotheses
• Clear communication skills and attention to detail

Benefits

• Mission-driven work supporting students and communities
• Support for professional growth in a modern technology environment
• Compensation aligned with experience, skills, and relevant qualifications