SIEM Content Developer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a cybersecurity professional to enhance threat detection capabilities. The role involves developing use cases, collaborating with stakeholders, and improving SIEM functionality. Candidates must have extensive IT experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant IT experience.
• Three years working with a SIEM in content development or Incident Response.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new threat detection use cases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify critical systems.

Skills

Understanding of various log formats

Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework

Strong understanding of network architecture

Experience developing and maintaining scripts

Education

Baseline Certification for IT-II and CNDSP/CSSP-IR

Tools

PowerShell

Python

SPL

Job description

Job Description

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 recommends and/or implements improvements.

Collaborates with stakeholders to identify critical systems and application components to develop alerting priorities and create signatures tailored to individual programs and applications.

Minimum Requirements

1. Five (5) years of relevant IT experience
2. Three (3) years working with a SIEM in a content development or Incident Response role
3. Three (3) years of System and/or Network Administration experience
4. Understanding of various log formats
5. Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
6. Strong understanding of network architecture
7. Experience developing and maintaining scripts (preferably using PowerShell, Python, or SPL)
8. Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
9. Must possess a current DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at the time of proposal submission
10. Must have Baseline Certification for IT-II and CNDSP/CSSP-IR when onboarding and must have one of the "Computer Network Defense" CE Certifications within six (6) months of onboarding

Work Environment

Work to be performed On-Site (Only). Work locations include Columbus, OH; Battle Creek, MI; Ft. Belvoir, VA.