Cybersecurity Engineer IV wSecret Clearance

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer IV.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant IT experience.

• Experience crating custom dashboards and reports in Splunk using threat data.

• Experience in the integration and sustainment of Splunk Core and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)

• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies customers or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC) Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Civil agencies and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment requirements and operational landscape is highly desirable.

Certifications

8140 Requirements: Dod Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role 521: Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist Intermediate. Candidates must satisfy this requirement through one of the following pathways:

• BA/BS in Information Technology Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Systems Data Science or Software Engineering

Or

• Approved DCWF 521 certifications: (at least one of these certifications)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • CompTIA Cloud
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA)
  • CompTIA PenTest
  • CompTIA Security
  • GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
  • GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).

Or

• Approved DCWF Work role 521 Military Training

AND

DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role 451 : System Administrator - Intermediate. Candidates must satisfy this requirement through one of the following pathways:

• BA/BS in Information Technology Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Systems Data Science or Software Engineering

Or

• Approved DCWF 451 certifications: (at least one of these certifications)
  • CompTIA Cloud
  • CompTIA Security
  • GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Or

• Approved DCWF Work Role 451 Military Training.

AND

Computing Environment Certification

• Linux
• Splunk Administrator

Clearance

• Secret with IT-I (Tier5)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized cybersecurity problems.

• Tasks involve integration of electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems or technology problems as they relate to cybersecurity requirements.

• Analyzes information security requirements.

• Applies analytical and systematic approaches in the resolution of problems of workflow organization and planning.

• Provides security engineering support for planning design development testing demonstration integration of information systems.

• Analyzes threat information gathered from logs Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) intelligence reports vendor sites and a variety ofother sources.

• Creates customized dashboards using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool Splunk ES to elevate high threat items to incident responders.

• Administration knowledge of the Splunk ES and backend database infrastructure related to upgrades and daily maintenance is essential.

• Provide analysis and make recommendations in line with the roles of CERT Incident Handlers (IH) and site Information Assurance Managers (IAM).

• Develop ES rules reports dashboards data monitors active channels trends and use cases to identify threats and optimize data mining across DLA. Will research plan install configure troubleshoot maintain and backup all components in the DLA Splunk Enterprise Log Management (ELM) architecture.

Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: Land and Maritime Columbus OH or DLA Aviation Richmond VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret IT-I/T5

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $135000 - $175000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individuals particular combination of education knowledge skills competencies and experience as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle feel touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).

Additional Job Information

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought embodies these principles the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at .

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health dental vision 401K life insurance short-term and long-term disability plans vacation time and holidays.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal state and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals employment decisions will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status national origin disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as protected status). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities participation in all company-sponsored activities and all employment actions such as promotions compensation benefits and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application please contact for assistance.

Required Experience:

IC