Cyber Security Detection Engineer

Location: Hybrid, Springfield, VA

Clearance: Active TS/SCI CI Poly

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·       Support Cyber Operations Squadron (COS) activities to publish up-to-date cybersecurity tool signatures (e.g. anti-virus and host based security systems)

·       Provide focused analysis, including reverse malware engineering, against intrusion, anomalies, malware, viruses to identify critical information about source, intended target, affected systems or hosts, recommended mitigation measures and risk to mission

·       Formulate custom Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool content and IDS/IPS signatures to address threats

·       Performs security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise

·       Analyzes and assesses damage to the data / infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents

·       Performs cyber incident trend analysis and reporting.

·       Characterizes and performs analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources.

·       Provides detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities

·       Create and deploy threat-based signatures for operational intrusion detection capabilities.

·       Create and implement detection rules from intelligence reporting

Basic Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of years of additional cyber experience in lieu of degree

·       5+ years of experience in a cyber role

·       Experience with modern Windows, UNIX, network operating systems, databases, and virtual computing

·       Experience with enterprise security tools, including Security information and event management (SIEM), Threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), or Network monitoring tools

·       Experience with creating, modifying, tuning, IDS signatures/SIEM correlation searches and other detection signatures.

·       Knowledge of implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls.

·       DoD 8570 certification meeting IAT Level II ((GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security)) required

Compensation:

·    $120,000-$140,000 **depending on experience**

·   Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick Leave if required by Law

This posting opens on 6/2/25 for applicants and will remain open for at least 30 days

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