Cyber Security Detection Engineer in Denver, CO at honor foundations

Date Posted: 1/14/2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Cyber Security Detection Engineer who will support a government contract located in Denver, CO.

Responsibilities for the Cyber Security Detection Engineer:

• Support Cyber Operations Squadron (COS) activities to publish up-to-date cybersecurity tool signatures (e.g. anti-virus and host based security systems)

• Provide focused analysis, including reverse malware engineering, against intrusion, anomalies, malware, viruses to identify critical information about source, intended target, affected systems or hosts, recommended mitigation measures and risk to mission

• Formulate custom Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool content and IDS/IPS signatures to address threats

• Performs security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise

• Analyzes and assesses damage to the data / infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents

• Performs cyber incident trend analysis and reporting.

• Characterizes and performs analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources.

• Provides detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities

• Create and deploy threat-based signatures for operational intrusion detection capabilities.

• Create and implement detection rules from intelligence reporting

Qualifications for the Cyber Security Detection Engineer:

•       TS/SCI CI Poly Clearance

•        4+ years of experience with reverse engineering or vulnerability analysis

•       Experience with modern Windows, UNIX, network operating systems, databases, and virtual computing

•       DoD 8570 certification meeting IAT Level II ((GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security)) required

Compensation for the Cyber Security Detection Engineer:

  • $130,000 – $140,000 *Depending on Experience.
  • Cigna Medical, dental, vision, Holiday, 401k, PTO, and sick leave as required by law

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Keywords: Cyber, System Admin, Administrator, Linux, Unix, CI, Denver, Engineer

This job opens for applications on 1/13/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date