Technical Consultant – Threat Detection Content & Administration

Location: Dallas,TX

Pay rate: $50-52/hr

Job Summary

The Technical Consultant – Threat Detection Content & Administration is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing security technology infrastructure across enterprise and industrial environments. This role focuses on threat detection engineering, security content development, and operational support within a 24/7 SOC environment, with exposure to OT/SCADA systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain security platforms including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, AV, IIDS, and Cloud security controls

• Develop, deploy, and optimize use cases, detection rules, run books, and tuning/optimization reports

• Monitor and analyze system and network activity to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and malicious behavior

• Apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework to classify attacks, determine attribution, and assess risk

• Use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to evaluate and communicate threat risk and security posture

• Ensure security infrastructure is patched, upgraded, and operating efficiently

• Analyze industrial network traffic and protocols in OT/SCADA environments

• Provide clear written and verbal communication of technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (preferred)

• 2–4 years of experience in a cybersecurity or SOC-related role

• 1–2 years of experience working with OT/SCADA environments (highly desirable)

• Foundational understanding of industrial protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 104

• Hands-on experience with security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, IIDS, EDR, and endpoint protection tools

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail

• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Preferred Certifications:

• CompTIA Network+

• CompTIA Security+

• CompTIA CySA+

• Other relevant cybersecurity certifications are a plus

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.