Peraton · 12 hours ago

Cyber Detection / Systems Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $128K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Create analytics with a SIEM to identify patterns, anomalies, and compromising indicators to alert Cyber Incident responders.

Create dashboards in the SIEM platform to tip analysts to malicious activities directed against the DoD information systems.

Create dashboards and report in the SIEM platform to assist network defenders in identifying issues and concerns.

Perform daily review of analytic performance on the SIEM identifying correlation engine slowdowns.

Evaluate intrusion detection sensor configurations for proper alert capability.

Evaluate intrusion detection signature for appropriateness to DoD networks and implement rules as required.

Contribute to the design, development and implementation of countermeasures, system integration, and tools specific to Cyber and Information Operations.

Assist in the integration of additional security platforms to correlate new data with HIDS and NIDS alerts.

Prepare and presents technical reports and briefings.

Write reports on capabilities of the defensive cyber operations to increase customer situational awareness and improve the customer's cyber security posture.

Write and update SOP and TTPs as required by the local customer.

Qualification

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Systems EngineeringSIEM analyticsDoD Approved 8140 CertificationIntrusion detection systemsElasticsearchScripting languagesPowerShellBashPythonGitlabMITRE ATT&CKTechnical reporting

Required

Minimum of 5 years experience in Systems Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or Business Administration; an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered.

Must be able to qualify for technical expert status accreditation (TESA) by having a bachelor's degree in a STEM field or Business Administration plus 3 years of specialized experience OR an associate's degree plus 7 years of specialized experience OR a major certification plus 7 years of specialized experience.

Active DoD Approved 8140 Certification (DCWF:511 - B.S. in STEM, GCFA, GCIA, CFR, Cloud+, CYSA+, GCED or PenTest+) and (8140 Residential within 90 days of acceptance - GDAT, GCDA, Elastic Certified Engineer, or ArcSight ESM Advanced Analyst).

U.S. citizenship required.

An Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.