Cyber Threat Engineer

Posted on: Nov 04, 2026

System One
Pensacola, Florida
Onsite
Full-time

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Cyber Threat Engineer

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Pensacola Florida United States

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Job Description

Job Title: Cyber Threat Engineer Location: Pensacola, Florida Type: Contract Work Model: Hybrid Responsibilities
Develop and maintain tools, scripts, and automated workflows that enable TIER threat-hunting and intelligence operations.
Build repeatable processes for collecting, ingesting, enriching, transforming, and operationalizing threat intelligence data.
Develop, test, document, and maintain YARA rules and supporting detection processes.
Create Python-based utilities and script automation that reduce manual effort and improve workflow scalability.
Translate analyst requirements into technical solutions, integrations, automated processes, and reusable capabilities.
Apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework when developing threat-hunting tools, detections, and supporting processes.
Integrate internal and external threat intelligence sources into TIER workflows and supporting tools.
Validate and perform quality assurance for tools, scripts, rules, integrations, and automation before operational use.
Troubleshoot and maintain TIER tools, data pipelines, integrations, and automated workflows.
Maintain technical documentation and procedures needed to sustain developed capabilities.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, information systems, engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Master's degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science, or a comparable technical discipline strongly preferred; comparable advanced technical qualifications or demonstrated expertise may be considered.
Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity engineering, security automation, or threat engineering.
Direct experience supporting Cyber Threat Intelligence or threat-hunting function required.
Demonstrated experience with Python (3+ years), script-based automation, and YARA and SIGMA rule development.
Practical experience applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework to cybersecurity or threat-hunting use cases.
Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, or comparable cybersecurity certifications preferred, but not required.
Strong cybersecurity engineering, automation, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving skills.
Ability to translate analyst requirements into reliable, reusable, and maintainable technical solutions.
Ability to independently develop, test, document, and maintain scripts, integrations, automation, and supporting processes.
Understanding of threat intelligence and threat-hunting concepts and workflows.
Effective communication and collaboration with threat analysts and defensive cybersecurity partners.
Strong attention to quality, repeatability, maintainability, and documentation.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #LI-EL1 #M2 Ref: #851-Rockville-S1 Ref: #851-Rockville-S1