SITEC - Threat Detection Engineer - MacDill AFB

Responsibilities

Peraton requires Threat Detection Engineers to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3. This position is located at MacDill AFB in Florida.  

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps) to include performing Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) services, and supporting the Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) to protect, monitor, analyze, detect, and respond to cyber incidents.

Threat Detection Engineers develop, implement, and drive continuous improvement of threat detection capabilities and engineering solutions throughout the USSOCOM enterprise.

• Lead internal and external Purple Team engagements to validate continuous hardening of SOCOM networks and enable successful detection and response during real-world cybersecurity incidents and Red Team assessments.
• Lead integration of data from multiple security tools to detect complex, multi-step attacks with high accuracy.
• Explore and implement security technologies and methodologies to modernize security infrastructure and processes.
• Work with the Active Cyber Defense team to design and execute realistic attack simulations that test the effectiveness of current detections.
• Regularly update the System configuration used for endpoint monitoring to reflect evolving threat landscapes, ensuring coverage of new event types and attack techniques aligned with MITRE ATT&CK.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of threat detection rules, processes, and technologies.
• Optimize existing detections and automation for accuracy, performance, and resilience against evolving adversary TTPs.
• Collaborate with Incident Response (IR) to refine detections and automated workflows based on after-action reports.
• Develop and tune detection rules, behavioral analytics, and signatures based on CTI and threat hunt findings.
• Design, validate, and maintain automated response playbooks, workbooks, and orchestration workflows.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 8 years with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA, 10 Years with AS/AA or 12 years with HS 
• A DoD TS/SCI clearance is required
• IAT 2 and CSSP Analyst OR CSSP Incident Responder
• Prior Cybersecurity detection and response experience
• Experience in maintaining comprehensive documentation

Desired Qualifications:

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler Certification (GCIH)
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+/SecurityX)
• Ability to communicate security issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong understanding of security technologies used to defend Enterprise networks such as EDR, XDR, IDS, IPS, SIEM and SOAR.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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