CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER

Y-Tech, LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Threat Detection Analyst to enhance cybersecurity measures through innovative threat detection use cases. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, developing custom scripts to improve SIEM functionality, and ensuring the quality of data feeds. Candidates must possess a deep understanding of network architecture and various log formats, along with relevant certifications. The position requires a DOD TOP SECRET clearance and offers a unique opportunity to work on-site in a dynamic environment focused on safeguarding critical systems. Join a team dedicated to advancing cybersecurity practices and making a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience with a focus on security and threat detection.
• 3+ years of experience with SIEM in content development or Incident Response.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new threat detection use cases based on emerging threats.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance SIEM functionality and alerting priorities.

Skills

Understanding of various log formats

Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework

Strong understanding of network architecture

Experience developing and maintaining scripts

Understanding of Defense-in-Depth

DOD TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

Relevant certification (CompTIA Security + or CASP)

Tools

PowerShell

Python

SPL

Job description

Research and develop new threat detection use cases based on emerging threats, threat intelligence research, and Threat Detection Analyst feedback. Work with DLA stakeholders and cybersecurity tool SMEs to identify gaps in security protection and analytics capabilities. Develop custom scripts to enhance SIEM functionality. Review the quality of data feeds and recommend and/or implement improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify critical systems and application components to develop alerting priorities and create signatures tailored to individual programs and applications.

Minimum Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant IT experience
• 3+ years working with a SIEM in a content development or Incident Response role
• 3+ years of System and/or Network Administration experience

Required Skills:

• Understanding of various log formats
• Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Strong understanding of network architecture
• Experience developing and maintaining scripts (preferably using PowerShell, Python, or SPL)
• Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
• MUST POSSESS A CURRENT DOD TOP SECRET CLEARANCE and be eligible for an IT-1 at time of proposal submission.
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority meeting DOD 8570.01 IAT II (CompTIA Security + (CE) or CompTIA CASP +(CE) or more advanced).
• Must possess and maintain DOD 8570.01 CNDSP/CSSP-IR or CSSP-A certification.
• Must be willing to work on site, 100% of the time, from one of the following locations:
• On Site, Columbus, OH;
• On Site, Ft Belvoir, VA;
• On Site, Battle Creek, MI