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Cyber Threat Intelligence and Hunting Lead

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Full-time, Regular
Posted Feb 25, 2026
Onsite

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About the role

Delta Air Lines is looking for a talented experienced Cyber Threat Intelligence & Hunting Lead to be a part of Delta’s Information Security team committed to safeguarding information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or destruction.

Responsibilities

  • Identify emerging and persistent threats to the organization's networks, systems, and applications
  • Lead coordinated efforts across SOC teams to ensure the effective delivery and tracking of intelligence driven responses to threats
  • Operate and mature process related to the threat hunting program across SOC teams and related security vendors/services
  • Develop a threat assessment/modeling framework documenting threats to aid in driving resiliency initiatives
  • Develop rules & policies across the technology and security stack that deliver protective and detective controls
  • Mentor and develop Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response analysts on hunt methodology, adversary TTP analysis, and detection tuning
  • Security Engineering related to cyber threat intelligence services portals and Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP)

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in the IT space with at least 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity roles/duties focused on threat intelligence, monitoring, and incident response
  • Experience developing and managing detection rules in SIEMs
  • Experience with EDR, NDR and CDR solutions with a focus on policy/rule management
  • Experience in threat research, vulnerability research, malware analysis and exploit investigation
  • Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Pyramid of Pain, Threat Hunting Frameworks
  • Solid understanding of networking (WAN, LAN, wLAN), network domains (Internet, intranet, DMZ), communication techniques/protocols (IP and others), and their combined effects on network and host systems security
  • Understanding of Linux/Unix platforms
  • Comfortable handling multiple deliverables and able to manage priorities in a time-sensitive environment
  • Strong written and verbal technical and non-technical communication skills
  • Collaborative, embraces diverse people, thinking and styles
  • Consistently makes safety and security, or self and others, the priority

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Industry-leading profit sharing program
  • Performance incentives
  • 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
  • Up to 2 weeks of vacation
  • Up to 56 hours of paid personal time
  • 10 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Birthing parents eligible for 12 weeks of paid maternity/parental leave
  • Non-birthing parents eligible for 2 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Family care assistance
  • Holistic wellbeing programs
  • Domestic and international flight privileges
  • Career development programs
  • World-wide partnerships
  • Business Resource Groups
  • Recognition rewards and awards
  • Access to over 500 discounts

About the Company

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.

Job Details

Salary Range

Salary not disclosed

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

Employment Type

Full-time, Regular

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