Cyber Security Specialist (SNR)

Job Description

CSCI Consulting is looking for a Cyber Security Specialist (SNR) to design & set up the ingestion of various customer data flows to include pre-processing data into a useable format, ensuring proper parsing and indexing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and responsible for designing & integrating Elastic with a wide variety of data sources and developing associated knowledge objects such as queries, dashboards, reports, alerts for monitoring and analytics

Responsibilities

• Perform data transformation using Elastic query language
• Track the health of the Elastic environment and optimize its performance. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to security, performance, data indexing, and searches
• Perform watch-officer monitoring duties, including:
  • Monitoring detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats and events using Elastic /SIEM Platform
  • Reviewing correlated alerts and logs for compromise scenarios
  • Performing triage of security alerts to prioritize response
  • Identifying false positives
  • Investigating security incidents and determining root cause
  • Collecting and preserving logs for analysis
  • Escalating confirmed incidents to leadership or SOC teams
  • Coordinating with IT or DevOps for containment and remediation
  • Creating after-action reports (AAR) post-incident
• In addition, the role may include assistance with monitoring Vulnerability Management tools, such as ACAS and ePO

Minimum Requirements

• Have at least three years of working knowledge and hands-on experience with Elastic/Splunk query languages, monitoring SIEM dashboards and real-time alerts, fine-tuning SIEM rules to reduce noise, and NIST 800-53 & DevSecOps frameworks
• Must have a DoD/DoW Secret Security Clearance
• US Citizenship is required
• Required IT Level: ITII
• Must currently possess a Security+ certificate
• Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
• Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional presence

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
• Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value
• Past experience working with a federal agency
• Department of Defense/Department of War experience is a plus!
  

About CSCI

CSCI is an award-winning information technology and financial management consulting firm founded on one simple philosophy: “Do what is right, always.” We apply this philosophy across all elements of our growing business, from delivering world-class services for customers to providing an environment where associates thrive both personally and professionally. At CSCI, work and fun aren’t diametrically opposed!

At CSCI, our goal is to hire people with proven track records and retain them with an energizing, diverse company culture. We value each associate’s natural drive to excel, and we provide them with the freedom to do things their way. CSCI seeks the best and brightest in the industry—those who are ready to move their lives and career forward. Join us today and get excited about Mondays again!

Benefits of Working at CSCI

• Competitive salaries
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
• Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Team building events
• Professional development support 

 

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