SIEM Content Developer

TieTalent; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing team as a SIEM Content Developer at a leading cybersecurity firm in Ohio. You'll research and develop new threat detection strategies while maintaining critical systems and enhancing SIEM functionality. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in cybersecurity, scripting, and incident response, and hold relevant IT certifications.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability Plans

Vacation Time

Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant IT experience focused on cybersecurity.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with SIEM in content development or incident response.
• Strong knowledge of log formats and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detection use cases and custom scripts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize alerting and detection.
• Participate in incident response efforts and threat hunting.

Skills

Scripting

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Cybersecurity

Data Analysis

Education

IAT Level II Certification

CCNA Security or equivalent

Tools

PowerShell

Python

SPL

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and develop new threat detection use cases based on emerging threats, intelligence reports, and analyst feedback.

Collaborate with stakeholders, security engineers, and tool SMEs to identify and close gaps in detection capabilities.

Develop and maintain custom scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Python, SPL) to enhance SIEM functionality.

Evaluate and improve the quality and reliability of data feeds into the SIEM.

Collaborate with system owners to identify critical assets, applications, and services to prioritize alerting and detection use cases.

Tailor detection content to specific systems, applications, and operational environments.

Utilize the MITRE ATT&CK framework to guide use case development and threat mapping.

Participate in threat hunting and incident response efforts to validate and refine detections.

Maintain documentation for detection logic, tuning decisions, and content lifecycle management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

5+ years of relevant IT experience

, with a focus in cybersecurity or systems engineering.

3+ years of hands-on experience with a SIEM

in content development or incident response capacity.

3+ years of experience in system and/or network administration

with an understanding of enterprise environments.

Strong knowledge of various log formats

Familiarity with the

MITRE ATT&CK framework

for threat modeling and detection engineering.

In-depth understanding of

network architecture

and core protocols,

Scripting and automation skills in

PowerShell, Python

, or

Splunk Processing Language (SPL)

.

Thorough understanding of

Defense-in-Depth

strategies and layered security controls.

Certifications:

IAT Level II Certification

– One of the following: CCNA Security; CySA+; GICSP; GSEC; Security+ CE; CND; SSCP

CSSP Incident Responder

– One of the following: CEH; CCNA Cyber Ops; CCNA; CySA+; PenTest+; GCIH; CFR; CHFI; GCFA

Must have one of the “computer network Defense” CE Certifications withing six months of on-boarding.

Clearance:

DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5)

Overview

We are seeking a SIEM Content Developer to join our team supporting DLA CyberSecurity.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com .

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Locations: (One position, any one of these three locations) DLA Land and Maritime, 3990 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio; Ft. Belvoir, Virginia or HDIFC 74 N Washington Ave Battle Creek, MI.

Type of environment: Onsite

Noise level: Medium

Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Top Secret clearance and be eligible for an IT-1 Critical Sensitive security or Tier 5 (T5)

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Job Locations

US-OH-Columbus | US-VA-Fort Belvoir | US-MI-Battle Creek

ID

2025-7965

Category

Information Technology

Type

Regular Full-Time