- Analyze data sources to provide actionable recommendations
- Deploy, configure, and maintain the Elastic stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) in a scalable and highly available environment
- Develop and maintain data pipelines to ingest, process, and enrich log data from various sources into Elasticsearch
- Design, develop, and maintain insightful and actionable dashboards in Kibana to monitor system performance, security events, and application health
- Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps
- Develop strategic insights from large data sets
- Present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
- Manipulate and clean large, disparate datasets for bulk analysis to identify connections
- Utilize different programming languages to write code, open files, read files, and write output to different files
- Conduct queries and develop algorithms to analyze data structures
- Generate queries and reports
- Use basic descriptive statistics and techniques (e.g., normality, model distribution, scatter plots)
- Utilize data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, STATA SAS, SPSS)
- Employ data mining and data warehousing principles
- Demonstrate knowledge of query languages such as SQL (structured query language)
- Conduct risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
- Utilize Hadoop, Java, Python, SQL, Hive, and PIG to explore data
- Collect, store, and monitor data
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Training:
- Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Engineering, or another relevant discipline preferred
- Active DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) required
- Must have, or obtain upon hire, an active DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Infrastructure Support certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, CND)
Experience:
- 6+ years of general (full-time) work experience
- 4+ years of direct experience in programming/scripting, troubleshooting code, SIEM technologies, and/or bulk data analysis
- 1+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role
Security:
- Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI
- Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
- Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
- Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
- Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Salary: $110,000.00 - 130,000.00
Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.
