SIEM Content Developer

Electrosoft; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrosoft Services, LLC seeks a SIEM Content Developer in the United States (Columbus/Ohio area) to research and develop threat detection use cases based on emerging threats and threat intelligence. You will collaborate with stakeholders and tool SMEs to identify gaps in protection and analytics, develop alerting priorities, and create tailored SIEM signatures.

You will also script enhancements to SIEM functionality.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant IT experience.
• Three (3) years working with a SIEM in a content development or Incident Response role.
• Three (3) years of System and/or Network Administration experience.
• Understanding of various log formats.
• Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Strong understanding of network architecture.
• Experience developing and maintaining scripts (PowerShell, Python or SPL).
• Understanding of Defense-in-Depth.
• Must possess a current DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Five years IT experience

SIEM experience

System administration

Network administration

Log formats

MITRE ATT&CK

Network architecture

Scripting (PowerShell, Python, SPL)

Defense-in-Depth

Security clearance (DOD TS)

Job description

Electrosoft Services, LLC is an award-winning company that provides comprehensive technology-based solutions and services to federal customers. While cybersecurity is our specialty, we also focus on ICAM, Zero Trust, digital engineering and transformation, and enterprise AI and intelligent automation.We always seek to delight our customers, so we retain highly qualified employees and offer them meaningful work, growth opportunities, and work-life balance. What sets us apart from all other contractors is the sense of teamwork our employees feel – and the knowledge that outstanding effort is recognized and rewarded.The camaraderie we share emanates from Lunch & Learn sessions where we explore new ideas together, fun group activities ranging from escape rooms to miniature golf, and much, much more.

SIEM Content Developer

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

• Five (5) years of relevant IT experience
• Three (3) years working with a SIEM in a content development or Incident Response role.
• Three (3) years of System and/or Network Administration experience
• 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-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission.

The actual base salary offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant years and depth of experience, skills and qualifications, education, certifications, internal equity, and the specific requirements of the position. Candidates should not assume they will be offered the top of the posted range, as compensation is based on the individual qualifications and overall fit for the role.

Salary Range

$145,000 - $155,000 USD

Electrosoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled