Cyber Detection Engineer

Leidos UK

Ashburn, VA, United States
Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; bonus/equity: not...
Network and endpoint log analysis
Develop signatures, alerts, rules
Cyber threat landscape understanding
The CBP SOC is responsible for the overall security of CBP Enterprise-wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations

Job Summary

  • The CBP SOC is responsible for the overall security of CBP Enterprise-wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations.
  • As a member of the highly technical Operations Enhancement team supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), you will be responsible for in-depth technical analysis of network and endpoint logs & activity, developing signatures, alerts, rules, etc., to improve the security posture of the environment.
  • We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Matching Summary

The CBP SOC is responsible for the overall security of CBP Enterprise-wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations.

Salary

Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Network and endpoint log analysis
  • Develop signatures, alerts, rules
  • Cyber threat landscape understanding
  • MITRE ATT&CK framework utilization
  • Scripting for threat detection

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive threat hunting
  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • High-stakes problem solving
  • Independent and self-motivated

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • 8+ years professional experience
  • 2+ years security monitoring experience
  • SIEM tools and regex experience
  • One required certification

Work Rights

Must have Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI

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