Staff Cyber Security Detections Engineer

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Staff Cyber Security Detections Engineer to join our team in Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Formulate and publish custom Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool content and IDS/IPS signatures to address threats

Perform security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise

Analyze and assess damage to the data / infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents

Perform cyber incident trend analysis and reporting.

Characterizes and performs analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources.

Provide detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities

Create, deploy, and implement threat-based signatures and detection rules for operational intrusion detection capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional cyber experience in lieu of degree

2+ years of cyber experience

Experience with modern Windows, UNIX, network operating systems, databases, and virtual computing

Experience with enterprise security tools, including Security information and event management (SIEM), Threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), or Network monitoring tools

Experience with creating, modifying, tuning, IDS signatures/SIEM correlation searches and other detection signatures.

Knowledge of implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls.

DoD 8570 certification meeting IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Linux/Unix

Clearance Requirements:

Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

Full Time