Job Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a strong Cyber Cribl Engineer to join a long-term federal program, supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency. This role is fully onsite (requiring 5 days on site weekly) in either College Park Maryland, Reston Virginia, or Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling. The Cyber Analytics Engineer’s responsibilities for supporting the DIA are developing and implementing advanced cybersecurity solutions using Cribl and Splunk to protect enterprise networks from sophisticated cyber threats, while leading or collaborating within small teams to ensure secure and reliable operations.

MUST HAVE ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE & WILLINGNESS TO TAKE POLYGRAPH EXAM

Responsibilities of the Cyber Cribl Engineer:

•       Craft innovative solutions to ensure secure and dependable operations of enterprise computer systems.

•       Deploy enterprise network cyber defense mechanisms to thwart sophisticated cyber threats.

•       Leverage, configure, and enhance Cribl and Splunk environments for improved monitoring, analysis, and response to security events.

•       Conduct advanced log analysis, network flow analysis, and packet capture analysis to detect and counter potential threats.

•       Employ security best practices and technologies, including IDS/IPS, web content filters, DNS security, and firewalls, to uphold a robust security stance.

Qualifications for the Cyber Cribl Engineer:

•       3+ years of experience in Cribl and Splunk systems administration, with hands-on experience managing, configuring, and maintaining these platforms.

•       Expertise with both Windows and Linux operating systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.

•       Experience working with STIGs, SCAP, and adhering to cybersecurity best practices.

•       Demonstrated experience in conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects, with a grasp of network and system security principles, including IDS/IPS, web content filters, DNS security, and firewalls.

•       Programming skills in PowerShell, BASH, Python, or Perl for automating security configurations and remediation.

•       Exceptional problem-solving capabilities and outstanding verbal and written communication skills, especially in explaining complex technical concepts to clients and internal teams.

Compensation of the Cyber Analytics Engineer:

• Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000 **depending on experiences & non-negotiable above this range**
• Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.

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