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Cyber Detection Engineer
Fairmont, WV
Job Description
Our client is looking for a Top Secret Cleared Cyber Detection Engineer to sit on site in Fairmont, WV.
Please note, in order to be considered for this position you must currently hold a fully adjudicated Secret Clearance and Interim Top Secret clearance, or active Top Secret clearance
Job Duties:
- Develop detections based on intelligence available, then research and assist in implementing new detection methods.
- Ensure that malicious activity will be detected within the environment
- Will be responsible for quality assurance of detections including filtering for potential false positives, mapping detections to MITRE Telecommunication&CK framework, and specific campaigns/APTs when applicable.
- Work closely with other analysts to ensure detections are relevant to the current threat landscape. You will also work closely with the SIEM team to make recommendations for tuning and detection enhancements.
- You will evaluate the quality of data resulting from detections and ensure that the output of a detection leads to a meaningful investigation.
- Configure tools to detect atomic, computed or behavioral indicators based on generated tactical intelligence across SOC's detection sensors such as Logging Infrastructure (SIEM, Connector/Forwarder, Data Stream Processing, etc.), Security Sensors (NIDS/NIPS, EDR, Email Protection, etc.), or SOAR.
- Develop and implement detection feedback processes - e.g., tuning false positives, etc.
- Use machine learning and pattern analysis to improve detection of specific types of threats.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level; combination of education, experience and certifications will be considered as part of qualification assessment.
- Prior experience performing as a SOC analyst
- Prior experience performing similar application security functions
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team player
- CEH, GCIH, or relevant IT technology certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Upbeat and positive attitude
- Hands-on cybersecurity experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats, attacks, attack vector, and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
- Familiarity with the NOAA mission.
Clearance:
- Must be US Citizen.
- Must have an active Interim Top Secret or adjudicated Secret to be considered for this role.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
8+ years
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