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Sr. Cyber Threat Hunter

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a taxpaying, not-for-profit health plan serving over 3.4 million members in Tennessee and around the country. Founded in 1945, they are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care and promoting better health in the communities they serve.

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We're looking for an individual who has a deep interest in cybersecurity and will bring fresh perspectives and advanced techniques to identify and analyze potential threats. Your expertise will enhance our team’s ability to detect and respond to sophisticated cyber attacks; experience with cloud security is a plus!

As Senior Cyber Threat Hunter, you'll help us stay ahead of emerging threats. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats to protect our organization’s assets and data.

Our team is composed of individuals from various backgrounds and experiences, fostering a rich and inclusive culture where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. Every day brings new and exciting challenges. You’ll have the opportunity to tackle complex problems, think creatively, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in cybersecurity.

Note:

- Sponsorship is unavailable for this role.

- While this is a fully remote position, the final round of interviews will take place onsite in our Chattanooga, TN office.

Job Responsibilities

  • Find possible vulnerabilities while using penetration testing tools and techniques, to ensure the security of computer systems, applications, servers, networks, etc.
  • Provides technical expertise on the development and support of all activities, processes, and tools needed to protect information security.
  • Identifies, analyzes, and reports threats or hidden events within the enterprise network, by using defensive measures and information collected from a variety of sources, to protect data, information systems, and networks.
  • Collects analyzes and presents digital-related evidence in support of computer criminal investigations.
  • Employees may be required to participate in a weekly on-call rotation.

Job Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Sciences related field or equivalent work experience

Experience

  • 5 years - Experience in Information Security required
  • 1 year - Experience with information technology concepts, terminology, and standards required

Skills\Certifications

  • Common knowledge of malicious code (worms, viruses, spyware, etc.)
  • Understanding of Security Methodologies Windows / Linux / Unix operating systems
  • Knowledge of TCPIP/UDP/ICMP
  • Working knowledge of the OSI Reference Model
  • Knowledge of networking components (routers, switches, load balancers, wireless access points, etc)
  • Knowledge of Information Security components (IPS, IDS, WAF, SIEM, etc.)
  • Knowledge of vulnerability assessments
  • Knowledge of security incident handling
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
  • Must be a team player, be organized and have the ability to handle multiple projects
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Number of Openings Available

1

Worker Type:

Employee

Company:

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

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BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin,citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:

BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Education

Bachelor degree

Experience

5 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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About BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

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We are BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, a taxpaying, not-for-profit health plan deeply committed to serving our friends, family, and neighbors across Tennessee and beyond. For over 75 years, since our founding in 1945 by Roy McDonald, we've been dedicated to providing peace of mind through better health. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do, guiding our efforts to ensure our more than 3.4 million members have access to quality, affordable care. Living in the communities we serve means those we cover are more than just members; they are an integral part of our lives. This understanding fuels our passion to partner with the best healthcare providers and to continuously innovate in how we deliver care and service.

We're proud of our Tennessee roots and our role as the state's largest health plan. Our workforce of over 6,500 dedicated professionals across the state embodies our mission daily. We strive to create a workforce that intentionally reflects the diverse people we serve, fostering an engaged and culturally competent environment where employees feel valued and understand how their work contributes to our collective goal of better health for our members. This commitment extends to our communities through initiatives like the BlueCross Healthy Places program, which builds free, accessible public spaces for healthy activity and connection, and the Power of We Scholarship, supporting students in healthcare-related fields to improve health equity. We are more than just an insurance provider; we are a partner in health, working tirelessly to make a positive impact on the lives of Tennesseans and the communities we call home.

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