Cyber Security Detections Engineer at McIntire Solutions Springfield, VA

McIntire Solutions; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McIntire Solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Detections Engineer in Springfield, VA. The role involves supporting Cyber Operations activities, analyzing malware, and formulating custom detection signatures.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent cyber experience and 5+ years in a cyber role, with required DoD certifications. This is a dynamic position focusing on incident response and threat analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of cyber experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience in a cyber role.
• DoD 8570 certification meeting IAT Level II required.

Responsibilities

• Support Cyber Operations Squadron activities for cybersecurity tool signatures.
• Analyze malware and identify critical information for mitigation.
• Perform incident trend analysis and reporting.

Skills

Reverse malware engineering

Analysis of network traffic

Creation of detection signatures

Incident response

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or relevant field

Tools

Windows

UNIX

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Job description

Overview

Cyber Security Detections Engineer job at McIntire Solutions in Springfield, VA.

Seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Cyber Security Engineer, Senior, to join our team in Springfield, VA area.

Responsibilities

• Support Cyber Operations Squadron (COS) activities to publish up-to-date cybersecurity tool signatures (e.g. anti-virus and host-based security systems)
• Provide focused analysis, including reverse malware engineering, against intrusion, anomalies, malware, and viruses to identify critical information about source, intended target, affected systems or hosts, recommended mitigation measures, and risk to mission
• Formulate custom Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool content and IDS/IPS signatures to address threats
• Perform security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise
• Analyze and assess damage to the data/infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents
• Perform cyber incident trend analysis and reporting
• Characterize and perform analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources
• Provide detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities
• Create and deploy threat-based signatures for operational intrusion detection capabilities
• Create and implement detection rules from intelligence reporting

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of additional cyber experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of experience in a cyber role
• Experience with modern Windows, UNIX, network operating systems, databases, and virtual computing
• DoD 8570 certification meeting IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNASecurity) required
• CNDSP-A (GCIA, GCIH, or CEH) or CNDSP-IR (GCIH, CSIH, or CEH) certification required

Demonstrated Technical Experience

• Experience performing analysis of network traffic and correlating diverse security logs to make recommendations for signature development
• Knowledge of implementation of counter-measures or mitigating controls
• Ability to support incident response and forensic operations, including static/dynamic malware analysis and reverse engineering
• Experience with enterprise security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs), or network monitoring tools
• Experience in creating, modifying, tuning IDS signatures/SIEM correlation searches and other detection signatures

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Linux operating systems
• Advanced skills in Linux/Unix (command line user - proficient and used in last 6 months)
• Working knowledge of current COTS Cybersecurity technologies
• Familiar with MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Security Clearance Requirements

• TS/SCI w/Poly

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations