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Cyber Threat Hunter

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BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

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Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/2/2026

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We're looking for an individual who has a strong interest in cybersecurity and brings curiosity and evolving techniques to help identify and analyze potential threats. Your skills will support our team's ability to detect and respond to cyber attacks; experience with cloud security is a plus! As a Cyber Threat Hunter, you'll play an important role in helping us stay ahead of emerging threats. As a valued member of the team, you will contribute to identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats to help 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 build your skills, solve complex problems, and grow your capabilities in a dynamic cybersecurity environment. To be successful in this role, you'll bring a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, an analytical mindset, and a willingness to learn and collaborate. Experience with threat detection tools, incident response processes, or cloud environments will help you stand out.
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Sponsorship is unavailable for this role. This is remote, work-from-home position, but the final round of interviews will take place on-site in our Chattanooga, TN office. Job Responsibilities 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. Provides technical expertise on the development and support of all activities, processes, and tools needed to protect information security. Develops and implements security standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms and diverse system environments Participates in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment on enterprise systems and networks to enhance network security 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 3 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, SEIM, 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
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BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements: 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. As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends - fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow. At BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members. We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability. We're also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously. Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST. We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work — guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members. BCBST is a remote-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based. BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U.S. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense. If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance.