Summary:
Allyon, Inc. is an established IT and Healthcare Services firm and we love what we do! It makes our day when we are able help talented individuals achieve their career goals while at the same time helping our clients build quality teams. If you are interested in joining the Allyon Team, please apply or submit your resume for review today!
Job Title:
Cyber Detection Engineer
Location:
Fairmont, WV
Duties & Responsibilities:
•Develop detections based on intelligence available, then research and assist in implementing new detection methods.
•Ensure that malicious activity will be detected within the environment.
•Responsible for quality assurance of detections including filtering for potential false positives, mapping detections to MITRE ATT&CK framework, and specific campaigns/APTs when applicable.
•Work closely with other analysts to ensure detections are relevant to the current threat landscape.
•Work closely with the SIEM team to make recommendations for tuning and detection enhancements.
•Evaluate the quality of data resulting from detections and ensure that the output of a detection leads to a meaningful investigation.
•Configure tools to detect atomic, computed or behavioral indicators based on generated tactical intelligence across SOC's detection sensors such as Logging Infrastructure (SIEM, Connector/Forwarder, Data Stream Processing, etc.), Security Sensors (NIDS/NIPS, EDR, Email Protection, etc.), or SOAR.
•Develop and implement detection feedback processes - e.g., tuning false positives, etc.
•Use machine learning and pattern analysis to improve detection of specific types of threats.
Minimum Requirements:
•Must be US Citizen.
•Must have an active Interim Top Secret or adjudicated Secret to be considered for this role.
•Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level; combination of education, experience and certifications will be considered as part of qualification assessment.
•Prior experience performing as a SOC analyst
•Prior experience performing similar application security functions
•Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Team player
•CEH, GCIH, or relevant IT technology certification
Other:
•Upbeat and positive attitude
•Hands-on cybersecurity experience.
•Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats, attacks, attack vector, and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
•Familiarity with the NOAA mission
What we offer:
•Competitive pay and benefits
•401k eligibility after 6 months including company match
Allyon, Inc. is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer and terms of employment are without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Allyon, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.