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Salary: $100,000 - 140,000 per year Requirements:

• We require candidates to have a Bachelor's degree, or 4 years of additional cyber experience in lieu of a degree. You should possess at least 2 years of cyber experience and be familiar with modern Windows, UNIX, network operating systems, databases, and virtual computing environments. Additionally, you should have experience using enterprise security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs), or Network Monitoring Tools. Candidates must also have a background in creating, modifying, and tuning IDS signatures, SIEM correlation searches, and other detection signatures. A solid understanding of implementing countermeasures or mitigating controls is essential. Furthermore, you must hold a DoD 8570 certification that meets IAT Level II (GSEC, Security, SSCP, or CCNA-Security).

• As a Senior Cyber Security Detections Engineer on our team, you will formulate and publish customized Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool content as well as IDS/IPS signatures to effectively address threats. Your role will involve performing security event and incident correlation using information collected from a range of sources within our organization. You will analyze and evaluate any damage to data and infrastructure resulting from cyber incidents, while also conducting trend analysis and reporting on these incidents. Additionally, you will characterize and analyze network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activities and potential threats. Your responsibilities will also include detecting, identifying, and reporting possible cyber-attacks, intrusions, and misuse activities, as well as creating, deploying, and implementing threat-based signatures and detection rules to enhance our operational intrusion detection capabilities.

• Linux
• Network
• Security
• Unix
• Windows

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We appreciate that the ideal candidate may need to remain stationary for approximately 50% of the time but must also be able to move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and engage with co-workers, management, and customers. This may involve communicating via email, phone, or virtual meetings, including presenting information as necessary. Please note that candidates must have a current and active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Experience with Linux/Unix is preferred but not mandatory. We look forward to welcoming a motivated and skilled professional to our team in Springfield, VA.

last updated 38 week of 2025

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