System One
System One

Cyber Threat Engineer

Hybrid in Merrifield, VA, US • Posted 17 hours ago • Updated 17 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
48 Weeks
Hybrid
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Job Title: Cyber Threat Engineer
Location: Vienna, VA
Type: Contract
Work Model: Hybrid
Rate: 70-80/hr W2

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.

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  • Position Id: 382721
  • Posted 17 hours ago

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About System One

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical outsourced services, workforce solutions, staffing, and recruiting to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors As an essential partner to private and public organizations of various needs and sizes, we offer our expertise to help them bring their most complex and mission-critical programs to fruition.

With our highly specialized services, in-demand technical skills, and vast operational expertise, we can deliver accelerated results that benefit our clients and the job seekers who partner with us. We staff contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire professionals across our network to work with our clients, some of whom are industry leaders and nationally branded organizations.

Our dedicated team of recruiters work tirelessly to match jobseekers with careers that align with their skills, aspirations, and goals.

We understand that finding the right job can be a transformative experience, and we are committed to supporting jobseekers throughout their career journeys. Our recruitment services are designed to connect individuals with fulfilling jobs that offer growth and development opportunities.

Whether you're an organization seeking customized workforce solutions, outsourced services, or if you're a jobseeker searching for your next opportunity,

System One is the perfect staffing partner for you.

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