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Position:Cyber Threat Hunter

Primary Location:Midland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:01/05/2026

Job Number:R2064151

Position Type:Regular

Workplace Type:Onsite

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

About you and this role

Dowhas an exciting opportunity for aCyber Threat Hunterlocated inMidland, MI.

As a Cyber Threat Hunter, you will serve as a proactive defender within the Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC), reporting to the CSOC Operations Leader. On top of day-to-day investigations and incident response, this position focuses on hypothesis-driven hunting to uncover advanced threats that evade automated detection. You will lead threat-hunting initiatives, collaborate with the Dow red team to emulate adversary tactics, and act as a focal point for advanced detection strategies across the team. Your mission is to anticipate, identify, and neutralize sophisticated adversaries by leveraging threat intelligence, behavioral analytics, and forensic techniques. This role demands curiosity, creativity, and technical depth to stay ahead of evolving attack methodologies.

Responsibilities:

+ Handles escalations and determines response actions for cybersecurity incidents

+ Collects threat intelligence and converts it to actionable content

+ Participates in table-top exercises, ethical hacking, and cyber-range training

+ Lead hypothesis-driven hunts based on MITRE ATT&CK and emerging TTPs

+ Perform deep-dive analysis of network traffic, endpoint telemetry, and identity logs to uncover and analyze adversarial behaviors

+ Develop and refine detection logic for SIEM and EDR platforms

+ Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to operationalize indicators of compromise (IOCs) and adversary emulation plans

+ Construct adversary emulation scenarios to validate detection coverage and identify gaps

+ Document hunt methodologies and findings to strengthen organizational resilience and inform future hunts

Qualifications:

+ A minimum of a bachelor’s degreeorrelevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 rankingorCanadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant OR a minimum of 3 total years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

+ A minimum of 2 years experience with Cybersecurity

+ Able to be available for on-call rotation as needed

+ A minimum requirement for this U.S.-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position

Preferred Skills:

+ Strong understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and PEAK Threat Hunting Framework

+ Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and threat intelligence platforms; ability to write custom detection rules and queries

+ Familiarity with memory forensics, malware analysis, and reverse engineering concepts

+ Ability to develop hypotheses and conduct hunts without relying on pre-existing alerts

+ Comfortable presenting technical findings to both technical and executive audiences

+ Familiarity with OT concepts and adversarial threats.

Your Skills

+ Cyber Threat Hunting– Proactively searching for advanced threats that evade automated detection by leveraging hypothesis-driven techniques, threat intelligence, and behavioral analytics.

+ Adversary Tactics & Framework Knowledge– Deep understanding of TTPs and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and PEAK to anticipate and counter sophisticated attacks.

+ Incident Response & Forensic Analysis– Handling cybersecurity investigations and performing deep-dive analysis of network traffic, endpoint telemetry, and identity logs to uncover adversarial behaviors.

+ Detection Logic Crafting– Developing and refining detection logic for SIEM and EDR platforms, including writing custom rules and queries to improve threat visibility.

+ Collaborative Communication– Effectively partnering with the Dow red team, threat intelligence team, and presenting technical findings to both technical and executive audiences.

Preferred Certifications:

GCTI (GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence), GCFA (GIAC Forensic Analyst), CompTIA CySA+, or Certified Cyber Threat Hunting Professional (CCTHP)

Additional Notes:

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

+ Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

+ Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.

+ Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.

+ Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).

+ Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).

+ Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.

+ Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.

+ Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.

+ Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.

+ Competitive yearly vacation allowance.

+ Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).

+ Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.

+ Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.

+ Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.

+ On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).

+ Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.

+ Additionally, some of our locations might offer:

+ Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)

+ Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)

+ Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.