Threat Detection SIEM Content Engineer

iP-Plus Consulting, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

iP-Plus Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Threat Detection Analyst to research and develop new use cases based on emerging threats and threat intelligence.

You will work with stakeholders and cybersecurity tool SMEs to identify gaps in protection and analytics capabilities, develop custom SIEM scripts, and review data feeds for improvements. The role focuses on creating alerting priorities and signatures aligned with MITRE ATT&CK and defense-in-depth principles, collaborating across programs.

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.
• 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).

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

SIEM experience

System & Network administration

MITRE ATT&CK knowledge

Scripting (PowerShell/Python/SPL)

Threat detection concepts

Defense-in-Depth

Log formats knowledge

Network architecture understanding

DOD Top Secret Clearance

Job description

iP-Plus Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Threat Detection Analyst to research and develop new use cases based on emerging threats and threat intelligence.

You will work with stakeholders and cybersecurity tool SMEs to identify gaps in protection and analytics capabilities, develop custom SIEM scripts, and review data feeds for improvements. The role focuses on creating alerting priorities and signatures aligned with MITRE ATT&CK and defense-in-depth principles, collaborating across programs.