Cyber Threat Engineer

System One; Bellview (FL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

System One, Inc. in Pensacola, Florida, is seeking a Cyber Threat Engineer for a contract role. You will develop tools and automate threat-hunting workflows using Python, YARA, and SIGMA within a MITRE ATT&CK framework, collaborating with threat analysts to deliver repeatable, reliable detections.

The position requires strong problem-solving skills, documentation, and the ability to translate analyst requirements into scalable technical solutions while supporting a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
• Master's degree in cybersecurity or related field strongly preferred; comparable advanced qualifications may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity engineering, security automation, or threat engineering.
• Direct experience supporting Cyber Threat Intelligence or threat-hunting functions.
• Proficient in Python (3+ years), script-based automation, and YARA/SIGMA rule development.
• Practical experience applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework to cybersecurity or threat-hunting use cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain tools, scripts, and automated workflows for 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 to reduce manual effort and scale workflows.
• Translate analyst requirements into technical solutions, integrations, automated processes, and reusable capabilities.
• Integrate internal and external threat intelligence sources into TIER workflows and tools.
• Validate and perform quality assurance for tools, scripts, rules, integrations, and automation.

Skills

Python

Threat hunting

YARA

SIGMA

Automation

MITRE ATT&CK

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

YARA

SIGMA

MITRE ATT&CK

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.