Mid - SOC Analyst / Splunk Administrator

Mid - SOC Analyst / Splunk Administrator
Washington DC (Hybrid 1 day a week in office)
Onsite on Tuesdays 7 AM to 3:30 PM
Public Trust

This position is a hybrid position designed to bridge SOC Analysis with Splunk Engineering and Content Creation. The candidate should have competency with administering Splunk, creating custom content with SPL, data administration in a SIEM, and performing security investigations through Splunk ES.

The mid-tier candidate will have a solid understanding of cyber threats and information security in the domains of TTP's, Threat Actors, Campaigns, and Observables and be proficient administering Splunk and creating Splunk dashboards and notables.

Additionally, the ideal candidate would be familiar with tools commonly deployed in a SOC environment such as intrusion detection systems, intrusion analysis systems, security information event management platforms (SIEM), endpoint threat detection tools, and security operations ticket management.

REQUIRED Qualifications:
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Minimum 2-5 years of experience in network defense environments.
Splunk Admin Certification
Strong analytical and technical skills in computer network defense operations, ability to lead efforts in Incident Handling (Detection, Analysis, Triage), Hunting (anomalous pattern detection and content management) and Malware Analysis.
Prior experience and ability with analyzing information technology security events to discern true positive incidents from false positive events. This includes security event triage, incident investigation, implementing countermeasures, and conducting incident response.
Hands-on experience with managing and optimizing Splunk Enterprise Security including configuring and maintaining Splunk infrastructure.
Hands on experience with managing data sources, data alignment, and data curation. This includes troubleshooting missing events, working with data source owners to onboard new data sources and/or troubleshoot existing ones.
Hands on experience with dashboard and notable creation - visualizations, report generation, and general content creation.
Ability to develop rules, filters, views, signatures, countermeasures and operationally relevant applications and scripts to support analysis and detection efforts.
Strong logical/critical thinking abilities, especially analyzing security events from host and network event sources e.g., windows event logs, AV, EDR, network traffic, IDS events for malicious intent).
Excellent organizational abilities and attention to details in tracking activities within various Security Operation workflows.
A working knowledge of the various operating systems (e.g., Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.) commonly deployed in enterprise networks, a conceptual understanding of Windows Active Directory is also required, and a working knowledge of network communications and routing protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, MPLS, etc.) and common internet applications and standards (e.g., SMTP, DNS, DHCP, SQL, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.).
Experience with the identification and implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls for deployment and implementation in the enterprise network environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:
An understanding in researching Emerging Threats and recommending monitoring content within security tools.
Experience with one or more of the following technologies, specific tools: FireEye, Palo Alto, full MS O365 suite (compliance center).
Relevant certifications: Security+,CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, or similar.
Experience with scripting or automation.
Familiarity with cloud security monitoring (e.g., AWS, Azure).

Education:
BS degree preferred

Position Details:

• Pay Rate / Range: $62.45- $67.45

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

• Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
• Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
• 401(k) with match
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
• Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
• Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
• BB&T @ Work Program

This program requires US Citizenship

ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans

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