Cybersecurity Engineer - Greendale, United States - Phia
Description
Cybersecurity Engineer (SIEM Specialist)phia, LLC
At phia, trust us to solve the complex challenges of our connected world through top-tier cyber intelligence & threat hunting.
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At phia we hire talented and passionate people who are focused on collaborative, meaningful work, providing technical and operational subject matter expertise and support services to our partners and clients.
Specialist) to support cyber defense operations at a large Federal agency. In this role, you will be pivotal in enhancing the security of both on-premises and cloud
infrastructure, which serve as the foundation for essential security tools. This job offers hybrid flexibility in Washington, DC, and Reston VA. What You'll Do
Support day-to-day operations of the SIEM within the organization.
Design, deploy, and configure cutting-edge SIEM solutions (e.g. Splunk, Microsoft/Azure Sentinel, IBM QRadar) to meet evolving security needs.
Optimize SIEM processes to ensure efficient and effective log collection, and employ event management best practices.
Support security analysts in enabling threat identification, security event detection, and security information management.
Manage correlation rules, filters, alerts, report generation, security content development and delivery, health checks, and performance tuning.
Conduct audits to identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, as well as opportunities for optimization and enhancement.
Utilize knowledge and skills in networking, system administration, security principles, access control, logging, and data collection methodologies, to include event log parsing and management.
Work with the SIEM team to fine-tune components, analyze complex issues, and provide innovative solutions in the SIEM environment.Coordinate with SOC monitoring/detection/analysis teams and incident response teams.
Education + Requirements
High School + 7 years of relevant experience, or
AA/AS + 5 years of relevant experience, or
BA/BS + 3 years of relevant experience, or
MA/MS + 1 year of relevant experience
Demonstrated expertise in designing, deploying, configuring, and managing SIEM solutions.
Ability to develop and optimize SIEM content and processes, including managing correlation rules, filters, alerts, and report generation.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automating tasks in a SIEM ecosystem.
Strong understanding of networking and operating system administration fundamentals.
Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to achieve Public Trust or higher
Desired-
Expertise in integrating diverse threat intelligence feeds for proactive threat detection.
Experience in deploying advanced analytics for SIEM anomaly detection and behavior analysis, including familiarity with emerging machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) based concepts and technology.
Proactive engagement in staying updated on cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.Broad familiarity with various security tools beyond SIEM technology.
Possession of general (e.g. Security+, CISSP, CISM) or related (e.g. Elastic, GCIA, other security monitoring/detection/operations tools) certifications validating advanced expertise in SIEM administration.
Desired Certifications- Any of the following (or similar certifications in SIEM technology):
Splunk Certified Administrator (SCA), Splunk Certified Cloud Administrator (SCCA), Splunk Certified Core Implementation Engineer (SCI);
IBM QRadar (Certified Deployment Professional, Certified Administrator, Certified Associate Analyst, Certified Deployment Professional);
Microsoft Certified:
Azure Security Engineer Associate (SC-300),
Microsoft Certified:
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
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Who You AreA proactive problem solver that appreciates the challenges of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Intellectually curious with a genuine desire to learn and advance your career.
An effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
Customer service-oriented and mission-focused.
Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skillsIf your experience and qualifications aren't a match for this position, you will remain in our database for consideration for future opportunities that may be a better fit.
Who We Arephia, LLC is a Northern Virginia-based, small business established in 2011 with a focus on Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Security/Defense, Intrusion Analysis & Incident Response , Cyber Architecture & Capability Analysis, Cyber Policy & Strategy, and Information Assurance/Security.
we proudly support various agencies and offices within the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal government, and private/commercial values work-life balance and offers the following benefits to full-time employees:Comprehensive medical insurance to include dental and visionShort Term & Long-Term Disability401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company MatchTuition and Professional Development AssistanceFlex Spending Accounts (FSA)phia does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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