Security Content Specialist

2 weeks ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States SMS Data Products Group Full time
Position Overview

As a Security Content Specialist at SMS Data Products Group, you will be responsible for developing and implementing use cases that enhance the security incident management capabilities of our Analysts. This role involves creating a streamlined SIEM view of security incidents, ensuring that workflow and reporting are effective and efficient. You will also oversee the proactive management of associated content, considering necessary revisions or decommissioning.

SMS Data Products Group is a leader in providing innovative solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Our expertise lies in modernizing and optimizing legacy systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and managing secure environments that align with business and mission objectives.

Founded in 1976, SMS has been dedicated to serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government, delivering skilled teams and cost-effective solutions for over 45 years. Our headquarters are located in McLean, Virginia, with operations across the United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Security Content Specialist will:

  • Analyze DCO events to identify security threats.
  • Implement industry best practices for SIEM technology.
  • Utilize security alerts in conjunction with log enrichment data to enhance threat detection capabilities.
  • Establish and monitor security control effectiveness to detect unauthorized outbound connections.
  • Create detection mechanisms by analyzing enterprise log data.
  • Develop dashboards and visualizations to highlight adversarial activities.
  • Utilize log data to establish virtual tripwires for early threat detection.
  • Ingest and analyze security logs to optimize SIEM performance.
  • Design, implement, and test various SIEM solutions.
  • Support the creation of SIEM Use Cases and ensure the necessary alerts and log enrichment meet acceptable false positive rates.
  • Create, test, and validate filters and rules for effective monitoring.
  • Build and implement event correlation rules and logic within the SIEM.
  • Tune event correlation rules to filter out known benign behaviors and false positives.
  • Analyze malware threats to develop behavior-based detection strategies.
  • Automate SIEM tasks using programming or scripting languages.
  • Generate scheduled and ad-hoc reports using SIEM tools.
  • Maintain comprehensive SIEM documentation.
  • Establish a process for reviewing and maintaining SIEM resources, including rules and reports.
  • Utilize SIEM for metrics collection and analysis, providing reports as needed.
  • Conduct training sessions for government personnel as required.
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer of tools and processes to government staff.
  • Provide on-the-job training to other personnel and ensure documentation is updated regularly.
  • Stay current with industry trends and provide operational assessments for the development of tactics and procedures.
  • Create and report metrics for analysis to enhance processes and mission execution.
  • Support operational leadership in Content Development tasks and responsibilities.
Qualifications

Required:

  • 5+ years of experience with SIEM technologies such as Arcsight, Splunk, and/or ELK, including log handling, reporting, and rule creation. Strong knowledge of IDS/IPS systems utilized by the Department of Defense.
  • 3+ years of experience in Network Traffic Analysis, including knowledge of ports and protocols. SANS GCDA or equivalent certification is preferred.
  • In-depth understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its applications in cybersecurity.

Desired:

  • 1+ year of experience with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms, such as Phantom or Demisto. Proficiency in Python and PowerShell is a plus.

Certifications:

  • GCDA or a degree in Computer Science (MS/BS).

Clearance:

  • Must possess and maintain an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.

At SMS Data Products Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction, reflected in our CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.



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