Threat Analysis Test Engineer

UNAVAILABLE; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. is seeking a Threat Analysis Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL. This mid-senior level role involves developing and optimizing threat analytic tools for U.S. Government systems. Qualified candidates should have a BS in Computer Science or related fields, experience in cyber threat research, and advanced proficiency in Splunk, ELK, Python, and PowerShell. An active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The position also involves 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting comprehensive cyber threat research utilizing advanced methodologies.
• Prior field experience in Cyber Threat Hunting and Incident Response.
• Ability to replicate and generate log traffic for training environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and optimize threat analytic tools within virtual environments.
• Support Test and Evaluation for U.S. Government systems.
• Identify Assessment Objectives for critical assessment conditions.

Skills

Comprehensive cyber threat research

Cyber Threat Hunting and Analysis

Incident Response and Forensic Analysis

Splunk

ELK

Python

PowerShell

Log and flow data analysis

Windows and Linux environments

Education

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems

Tools

Cybersecurity tools and techniques

Job description

Responsibilities

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Threat Analysis Test Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.

Our team is currently looking for a mid-senior career level threat analyst. As a Threat Analysis Test Engineer, you will develop, integrate, and optimize threat analytic tools within customized virtual environments to support Test and Evaluation (T&E) for U.S. Government systems.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• Experience in conducting comprehensive cyber threat research, utilizing advanced methodologies to uncover and analyze potential threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents that could impact organizational security.
• Experience identifying Assessment Objectives for the development of Critical Assessment Conditions and Key Test Points based on operational Red Force/Blue Force to support DCO training scenarios.
• Prior field experience performing Cyber Threat Hunting and Analysis, as well as Incident Response and Forensic Analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Splunk, ELK, Python, and PowerShell. Advanced proficiency in log, flow data, and PCAP analysis.
• Ability to replicate and generate log traffic for a training environment based on various platform data forms.
• Familiarity with working in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Travel: 25 %
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active TS/SCI clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

• BS in Computer Science; Computer Engineering, Information Systems; or equivalent.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with U.S. Government Test & Evaluation (T&E)
• Experience in performing Operational Test (OT)
• GCIH
• GPEN
• GCFA
• GCFE
• GXPN
• GREM
• GCFE
• Cisco CNA
• Masters in Computer Science; Computer Engineering, Information Systems; or equivalent.

Estimated Time To Hire:

• April 2026

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using its online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.