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Huntress Group Security Engineer Interview Questions

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Security & InfrastructureStart here. 9 questions · ~73 min
Windows Event IDs for Lateral MovementHard

Evaluates your knowledge of Windows telemetry and detection opportunities for lateral movement.

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SMB Traffic Spike IndicatorsMedium

Assesses your ability to recognize and interpret network behavior consistent with SMB probing or attacks.

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Detecting DNS TunnelingMedium

Tests DNS fundamentals and the ability to identify tunneling indicators in network telemetry.

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Handling LSASS Credential DumpingHard

Tests high-severity response planning, containment, and forensic thinking for credential theft attempts.

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Responding to Unknown DB EgressMedium

Tests incident response prioritization and containment steps for suspicious database egress.

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Behavioral & Leadership7 questions · ~57 min
Investigating a High-Pressure Security IncidentMedium

Tests incident ownership under pressure, including triage, prioritization, stakeholder communication, and driving a measurable resolution.

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More topics2 questions · ~16 min
TCP vs UDP Attack ScenariosMedium

Tests understanding of transport-layer behavior and how it can be abused in real attacks.

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False vs True Positive AnalysisMedium

Tests analytic rigor, validation techniques, and how you improve detection quality over time.

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