[Hiring] Cyber Threat Hunter @BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Role Description

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.

Note: Sponsorship is unavailable for this role. This is a remote, work-from-home position, but the final round of interviews will take place on-site in our Chattanooga, TN office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Sciences related field or equivalent work experience
• 3 years of experience in Information Security required
• 1 year of experience with information technology concepts, terminology, and standards required

Requirements

• Common knowledge of malicious code (worms, viruses, spyware, etc.)
• Understanding of Security Methodologies for 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

Company Description

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. is committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting 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.