Overview
On Site
USD 67.31 - 76.92 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Security Operations
System On A Chip
Event Management
SIEM
Orchestration
Security Architecture
Risk Management
Operating Systems
Intrusion Detection
FOCUS
Leadership
Strategic Leadership
Cyber Security
Articulate
Incident Management
Data Flow
Network
Authentication
Authorization
Access Control
IPsec
Routing
GRE
Internet
Microsoft Exchange
Algorithms
Encryption
DoD
Security Clearance
Taxes
Life Insurance
Partnership
Collaboration
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
Description
Seeking a Sr. Cyber Defense Lead in support of the PEO Enterprise SIEM Consolidation / Cyber Defense effort. This effort is focused on the consolidation of PEO Enterprise multiple SIEM solutions (approx. 40) into one consolidated SIEM. This individual should have extensive experience with Security Operations Centers (SOC), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) deployment and tuning as well as Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) development and implementation.
Responsibilities:
Establish an Enterprise Cyber Defense Policy to standardize cyber defense practices for PEO Enterprise programs
Implement and lead a centralized cyber defense team
Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack
Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for the inclusion into the risk mitigation strategy
Provide daily summary reports of network events and activity relevant to cyber defense practices
Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts
Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities
Use cyber defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity to identify malicious activity
Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information
Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic
Skill in detecting host and network-based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies
Monitor external data sources (e.g., cyber defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, Security Focus) to maintain currency of cyber defense threat conditions and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise
Provides cybersecurity recommendations to leadership based on significant threats and vulnerabilities
Provide cybersecurity related strategic leadership support
Notify designated managers, cyber incident responders, and cybersecurity service provider team members of suspected cyber incidents and articulate the event's history, status, and potential impact for further action in accordance with the organization's cyber incident response plan
Examine network topologies to understand data flows through the network
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Desired Skills:
Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and access control methods
Knowledge of common adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures in assigned area of responsibility (i.e., historical country-specific tactics, techniques, and procedures; emerging capabilities)
Knowledge of encryption algorithms (e.g., Internet Protocol Security (IPSEC), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), Internet Key Exchange (IKE), Message Digest Algorithm (MD5), Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA), Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES))
Experience with Army policies, regulations, and processes preferred
This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $67.31 - $76.92/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Belvoir,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Seeking a Sr. Cyber Defense Lead in support of the PEO Enterprise SIEM Consolidation / Cyber Defense effort. This effort is focused on the consolidation of PEO Enterprise multiple SIEM solutions (approx. 40) into one consolidated SIEM. This individual should have extensive experience with Security Operations Centers (SOC), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) deployment and tuning as well as Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) development and implementation.
Responsibilities:
Establish an Enterprise Cyber Defense Policy to standardize cyber defense practices for PEO Enterprise programs
Implement and lead a centralized cyber defense team
Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack
Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for the inclusion into the risk mitigation strategy
Provide daily summary reports of network events and activity relevant to cyber defense practices
Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts
Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities
Use cyber defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity to identify malicious activity
Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information
Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic
Skill in detecting host and network-based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies
Monitor external data sources (e.g., cyber defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, Security Focus) to maintain currency of cyber defense threat conditions and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise
Provides cybersecurity recommendations to leadership based on significant threats and vulnerabilities
Provide cybersecurity related strategic leadership support
Notify designated managers, cyber incident responders, and cybersecurity service provider team members of suspected cyber incidents and articulate the event's history, status, and potential impact for further action in accordance with the organization's cyber incident response plan
Examine network topologies to understand data flows through the network
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Desired Skills:
Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and access control methods
Knowledge of common adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures in assigned area of responsibility (i.e., historical country-specific tactics, techniques, and procedures; emerging capabilities)
Knowledge of encryption algorithms (e.g., Internet Protocol Security (IPSEC), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), Internet Key Exchange (IKE), Message Digest Algorithm (MD5), Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA), Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES))
Experience with Army policies, regulations, and processes preferred
This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $67.31 - $76.92/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Belvoir,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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