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Cyber Data Engineer

San Antonio, TX, US • Posted 10 hours ago • Updated 10 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

STS
Macros
Debugging
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Auditing
Security Controls
Computer Networking
Database
Operating Systems
Computer Hardware
Impact Analysis
Patch Management
Vulnerability Assessment
ESM
Hardening
Regulatory Compliance
STIG
Military
Reporting
System Security
Business Analytics
Business Analysis
Mergers and Acquisitions
SPL
Analytics
Regular Expression
Unix
Windows PowerShell
Linux+
Red Hat Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Apache Lucene
Dashboard
XML
C
C++
Malware Analysis
ROOT
Information Security
OWASP
Cryptography
Network Security
IDS
IPS
WAF
OSSEC
Snort
LogRhythm
Splunk
IBM QRadar
Firewall
Fortinet
SonicWall
Palo Alto
SIEM
Scripting
Programming Languages
Bash
Python
Java
Cyber Security
Open Source
SSD
Insurance
Life Insurance

Summary

STS Systems Defense, LLC (SSD) is a government consulting and contracting firm supporting federal agencies and military installations across the U.S. SSS is seeking a Cyber Data Engineer to support our ongoing mission at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX.

What You'll Do:

Write and develop scripts to automate the system installation of required patches and configurations to remediated identified system vulnerabilities.
Perform coding and development as required to augment default SIEM functionality and facilitate the intercommunications of various security controls. (CDRL A007)
Develops basic new cybersecurity capabilities. (CDRL A007)
Develop new and maintain existing Splunk, ELK or other search/analytics tool's knowledge objects (Saved searches, reports, dashboards, data models, event types, field aliases, field extractions, macros, lookups, tags) to alert on potentially malicious activity or fulfill compliance/policy requirements. (CDRL A007)
Ensure critical data feeds and hosts are sending data.
Develop, debug and maintain scripting languages.
Create, install and test vulnerability fixes to Windows and Unix/Linux platforms.
Assist/lead in conducting cybersecurity audits to ensure appropriate implementation and compliance of the security posture.
Perform systems security engineering and test efforts associated with implementing security controls on networking devices, databases, operating systems, hardware, and software components.
Develop vulnerability reports and investigation impact, resolution and verification of security vulnerabilities and patches; as well as, performing deep-dive and impact analysis into failed patch deployments. (CDRL A008)
Develop and provide regular reports on patch management program and overall status of patch compliance. (CDRL A008)
Perform and provide vulnerability assessment results and recommendations to the ESM Lead, and DO as necessary.
Assess known systems vulnerabilities and verify system hardening and patching activities to ensure compliance with the most current applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)/Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) and related checklists with no more than a 5% error rate.
Document, implement and prioritize patching requirements across the AFIN/AFNet enterprise. (CDRL A008)
Provide OJT to other contractor employees, military, and/or civilian personnel, and ensure continuity folders/working aids are updated at least once per quarter in order to ensure efficient transition when personnel rotate.
Maintain currency on latest industry trends and provide operational reports/assessments for development of tactics, techniques, and procedures. (CDRL A002)
Create, document, and report metrics for analysis to improve weapon system processes and mission execution. (CDRL A009).
Support operational leaderships tasking as it relates to Systems Security Engineer functions and responsibilities

What You Bring:

Graduates degree in Software Engineer
More than 3 years of relevant work experience. BA/BS or MA/MS
Proficient w/ Splunk Processing Language (SPL), ELK Lucene Query Syntax or other search/analytics tool.
Proficient with programming/scripting fundamentals - including regex, C++, Python, RHEL, Unix Scripting, and Windows PowerShell is required.
Linux+/Red Hat; RHEL 7.
More than three (3) years of relevant work experience, including experience in responding to security problems in target-rich environments, looking at security alerts, frontline analysis, and response.
Understanding of SIEM "Search" Language & Lucene Query Syntax. Understanding of SIEM Dashboard, Reports, Lookup Tables, and Summary Indexes.
Knowledge of knowing how to customize Dashboards via the XML source.
Experience with SIEM Apps and ELK.
Experience with Python Scripting. Programming experience in Python, C/C++, Java, or Go.
Demonstrated expertise with malware analysis, including investigations of botnet and root-kit behavior.
Familiarity with information security concepts (OWASP Top 10, CVEs, IoCs, TTPs, Cryptography). Network Security Devices (IDS/IPS, NGFW, WAF, NGAV). OSSEC, Snort, Suricata Experience.
Experience with at least one SIEM i.e Alienvault, Logrhythm, Splunk, Qradar , ELK and Firewalls such as Fortinet, Sonicwall, and Palo Alto.
Scanning technologies, Log collection and analysis tools (SIEM).
Experience with Scripting/Programming Languages (BASH, Python, Java, etc).
Extensive knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework, and its uses within the cybersecurity community (e.g., Open Source projects).

What We Offer

SSD offers a competitive benefits package to include: paid holidays, paid time off including sick and vacation leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with a company match and discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement.

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Dice Id: 10273070
Position Id: b1f4229b160ad8721ba7f74fe90fccb8
Posted 10 hours ago

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