ELK / Data Engineer (4626) (TS / SCI) (Ft. Belvoir, VA)

SMX is seeking a Data Analyst to design, develop, and implement data-driven solutions to enhance cybersecurity operations, leveraging data analytics, visualization, and observability techniques to improve threat detection, incident response, and security posture. This role requires designing and developing data pipelines and architectures to ingest, process, and analyze large datasets from various cybersecurity sources, as well as developing and implementing data visualization and dashboarding solutions to provide real-time insights and situational awareness to cybersecurity analysts and stakeholders.

The Data Analyst shall utilize the GISA Governance Board determined Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution, which as of January 2025 is transitioning from Splunk to a new architecture based on Elastic, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK), leveraging Cribl as a data broker to streamline and optimize data ingestion and processing. Additionally, the role involves implementing machine learning and anomaly detection models to identify potential security threats and improve incident response, developing and maintaining data quality and integrity, and collaborating with cybersecurity teams to integrate data-driven solutions with existing security tools and systems. The Data Analyst must stay up-to-date with emerging threats and trends in cybersecurity and data science, and apply this knowledge to improve the design and implementation of data-driven solutions, while ensuring compliance with relevant Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) standards, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53, DoD Instruction 8500.01, and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, as well as adherence to security regulations such as the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program and other applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing the protection of national security information. The ultimate goal of this role is to provide data-driven insights and solutions that support the organization's cybersecurity mission, improve threat detection and incident response, and enhance overall cybersecurity posture in accordance with DoD and IC standards and regulations.  This is a full-time onsite position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Vulnerability Management and Reporting :

Generate detailed automated reports on identified vulnerabilities, outlining their severity, potential impact, and recommended remediation steps.

Work closely with IT teams to oversee the application of security patches and updates that address identified vulnerabilities.

Stay updated on the latest threat intelligence, new vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies, particularly in DoD, Army, and IC environments.

Design and develop data pipelines and architectures to ingest, process, and analyze large datasets from various cybersecurity sources, including network logs, system calls, and threat intelligence feeds.

Ensure compliance with DoD, Army, and IC regulations, task orders, bulletins, and standards related to vulnerability management.

Required Skills, Experience & Education

Thorough understanding of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and emerging threats.

Desired Skills / Experience

Application Deadline : October 20, 2025

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is :

$115,600 — $192,700 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and / or education verification.