Data Automation Engineer (Cyber Data)

GovFirst
Herndon, VA, us
Full-time
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Job Description

We are actively seeking a talented and experienced Data Automation Engineer (Cyber Security Systems) to join our team in supporting our customer's Division level Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) projects.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 16 years of experience and will play a crucial role in identifying threats, engineering solutions, and autonomously responding to cybersecurity incidents.

This position requires a strong background in incident response, programming, scripting, and experience with Splunk and Splunk Enterprise Security or comparable SIEM products.

Responsibilities :

  • Work within an incident response organization to identify threats and engineer solutions for autonomous threat detection and response.
  • Utilize programming skills in C# and scripting abilities in bash / Python / PowerCLI to develop automated solutions.
  • Operate and maintain Splunk SOAR in accordance with government security controls and operational uptime requirements.
  • Integrate Splunk SOAR with existing sponsor toolsets and infrastructure, including Cloud Services, ServiceNow, Tanium, Trellix, Active Directory, Network Infrastructure, and Splunk Enterprise.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and prioritize multiple tasks, ensuring timely and effective response to cybersecurity incidents.
  • Administer Cisco network environments and conduct penetration testing as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or similar field; or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • 6 or more years of experience in incident response, threat identification, and engineering solutions.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C# and scripting languages like bash, Python, and PowerCLI.
  • Experience with Splunk and Splunk Enterprise Security or comparable SIEM products.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in team environments.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or CompTIA Security+ certifications.
  • Experience administering Cisco network environments.
  • Knowledge of penetration testing methodologies.

If you are a proactive and skilled Data Automation Engineer with a passion for cybersecurity, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to protect our customers from cyber threats.

Requirements

Poficiency in Microsoft Windows server management.

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