CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER

Y-Tech, LLC.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-Tech, LLC. is seeking a Threat Detection Analyst to research and develop new threat detection use cases based on emerging threats, requiring deep collaboration with stakeholders and cybersecurity experts. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of IT experience, with a significant focus on SIEM and network administration.

Successful candidates need to have a current DOD Top Secret clearance, and relevant certifications are essential. This position requires on-site work from locations including Fort Belvoir, VA.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must possess a current DOD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new threat detection use cases based on emerging threats.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify critical systems.
• Review the quality of data feeds and recommend improvements.

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

Education

Relevant certification (CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA 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