Threat Detection & Response Engineer, Journeyman

ICF

Threat Detection & Response Engineer at ICF developing new cyber analytic capabilities to protect networks. Primary responsibilities include design, evaluation, and implementation of security tools and techniques.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timePensacola • Florida, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,145 - $166,846 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SplunkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the design of operational effects
Evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on technical options
Translate mission requirements into software products
Identify methods for aggregating and visually depicting data
Advise on data preparation and analytics techniques
Assess current use of cyber tools by analysts
Identify areas of technical training gaps
Participate in post-engagement review
Effectively communicate with leadership regarding progress

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active high-level security clearance required
US Citizenship required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Cyber, Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent in experience
3+ years of experience implementing custom and high-impact security platforms
3+ years of advanced cyber threats, tools, techniques, and processes
3+ years of experience using network security analysis/IDS tools
3+ years analyzing packet capture and NetFlow data
Experience with query languages (SQL, KQL)
Experience developing advanced dashboards (e.g., Kibana, Splunk)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

network security analysisIDS toolspacket capture analysisNetFlow data analysisquery languagesSQLKQLadvanced dashboardsKibanaSplunk

Soft Skills

communicationrecommendationevaluationdata visualizationtechnical trainingpost-engagement review

Certifications

high-level security clearance