Cyber Systems Engineering, Advisor

Peraton•Chantilly, VA

13d•$146,000 - $234,000

About The Position

Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations’ continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs. Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace. Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates. Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation. Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts. Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; developing and conducting training programs. Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments. Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure. This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity.

Requirements

Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph.
Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted as equivalent.
Log Analysis (SPL)
Alerting and Monitoring
Threat Detection
Certifications in Splunk
Demonstrated working knowledge of software development.
Demonstrated proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages and database development.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements.
Scripting and Automation - Python
Data Handling
Incident Response

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated interest in emerging technology issues.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and 6 years of experience.
CISSP
CCNA
CEH

Responsibilities

Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks.
Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense.
Coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations’ continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs.
Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace.
Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements.
Researches information security standards.
Conducts system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments.
Studies architecture/platform and identifies integration issues.
Prepares cost estimates.
Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment.
Directs equipment and software installation and calibration.
Prepares preventive and reactive measures.
Creates, transmits, and maintains keys.
Provides technical support and completes documentation.
Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts.
Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures.
Develops and conducts training programs.
Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments.
Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure.
Designs program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity.