Cyber Detection Engineer needed for a contract to hire opportunity with SOC’s client to work hybrid in Boulder, CO or Fairmont, WV.
Candidates must have and active Top Secret clearance to be considered for this role.
The Cyber Detection Engineer will develop detections based on intelligence available, then research and assist in implementing new detection methods.
This Detection Engineer will ensure that malicious activity will be detected within the environment. The DE is responsible for quality assurance of detections including filtering for potential false positives, mapping detections to MITRE ATT&CK framework, and specific campaigns / APTs when applicable.
The Detection Engineer will work closely with other analysts to ensure detections are relevant to the current threat landscape.
DE will work closely with the SIEM team to make recommendations for tuning and detection enhancements. The DE will evaluate the quality of data resulting from detections and ensure that the output of a detection leads to a meaningful investigation.
Responsibilities :
Configure tools to detect atomic, computed or behavioral indicators based on generated tactical intelligence across SOC’s detection sensors such as Logging Infrastructure (SIEM, Connector / Forwarder, Data Stream Processing, etc.
Security Sensors (NIDS / NIPS, EDR, Email Protection, etc.), or SOAR.
- Develop and implement detection feedback processes - e.g., tuning false positives, etc.
- Use machine learning and pattern analysis to improve detection of specific types of threats.
Required Qualifications :
- 8+ years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level; combination of education, experience and certifications will be considered as part of qualification assessment.
- Prior experience performing as a SOC analyst
- Prior experience performing similar application security functions
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team player
- CEH, GCIH, or relevant IT technology certification
Preferred Qualifications :
- Upbeat and positive attitude
- Hands-on cybersecurity experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats, attacks, attack vector, and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
Employment Pre-requisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position : successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer,
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