Added - 14 hours ago Network Security Engineer 2 Austin , Texas

Network Security Engineer 2 – Austin, TX (Contract) We are seeking a Network Security Engineer for a long-term contract in Austin, TX. Responsibilities Engineer, maintain, and tune SIEM platforms (Google SecOps, Gravwell), including correlation rules, dashboards, enrichment logic, and detection content. Configure, tune, and optimize IDS/IPS technologies (Corelight, Tipping Point, Cisco Firepower), including signature development and false‑positive reduction. Perform packet capture (pcap) analysis to validate alerts, identify malicious traffic, and support investigations using Netwitness or Corelight. Conduct network traffic analysis to detect anomalies, lateral movement, and command‑and‑control activity. Operationalize threat intelligence feeds within SOC platforms and customers, converting indicators into detection logic, correlation rules, and automated enrichment workflows. Continuously tune detection content based on intelligence‑driven insights, improving alert fidelity and reducing false positives across statewide monitoring. Develop and maintain orchestration playbooks within Cyware, integrating SIEM, EDR, threat intelligence, and ticketing systems to support statewide monitoring expansion and rapid incident handling. Support SOC operations by providing detection engineering, log onboarding, and data normalization. Develop and maintain network security monitoring infrastructure, including sensors, collectors, and log pipelines. Collaborate with Incident Responders to provide network‑level evidence, context, and threat validation. Produce engineering reports, tuning documentation, and platform health assessments. Implement detection logic aligned with MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence, and emerging adversary behaviors. Required Skills Experience with SOC operations. Hands‑on experience with IDS/IPS platforms, specifically Cisco Firepower and TippingPoint, including signature tuning, false‑positive reduction, and threat‑driven detection improvements. Advanced packet capture (pcap) and network analysis skills using Corelight, NetWitness, and CRIBL pipelines to identify anomalies, malicious traffic, and lateral movement. Experience maintaining and tuning EDR platforms, including CrowdStrike Falcon and SentinelOne, and integrating EDR telemetry into SIEM and orchestration workflows. Threat intelligence application expertise. Develop detection logic aligned with adversary TTPs. Preferred Skills Experience operationalizing threat intelligence by converting indicators and TTPs from Recorded Future, ThreatMon, GreyNoise, Google Threat Intelligence, VirusTotal, and Mandiant into SIEM rules, IPS signatures, and automated enrichment logic. Perform packet‑level analysis to validate alerts and identify malicious activity. Serve as an escalation SOC analyst to support other SOC analysts and incident responders with enriched network‑level intelligence. Proficiency with Google SecOps and Cyware (SOAR) orchestration, including building automated workflows that integrate SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), threat intelligence, and Jira ticketing for SOC automation. Security certifications preferred (CISSP, CEH, GISF, GSEC, CySA+, Sec+). What We Offer Work on a highly innovative team with cutting‑edge technology. Great opportunity to make a big impact and take ownership of technology initiatives. Altruistic work environment. Competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short‑term disability insurance, and more. Luna Data Solutions, Inc. (LDS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment. LDS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, and/or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Luna Data Solutions Inc.