Zachary Piper Solutions - Washington, DC
posted 2 months ago
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a strong Cyber Analytics Engineer to join a long-term federal program, supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This role is fully onsite, requiring five days a week presence in either College Park, Maryland, Reston, Virginia, or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The Cyber Analytics Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing advanced cybersecurity solutions using Cribl and Splunk to protect enterprise networks from sophisticated cyber threats. This position involves leading or collaborating within small teams to ensure secure and reliable operations, making it essential for candidates to have a proactive approach to cybersecurity challenges. The Cyber Analytics Engineer will craft innovative solutions to ensure the secure and dependable operation of enterprise computer systems. This includes deploying enterprise network cyber defense mechanisms to thwart sophisticated cyber threats. The role requires leveraging, configuring, and enhancing Cribl and Splunk environments for improved monitoring, analysis, and response to security events. Additionally, the engineer will conduct advanced log analysis, network flow analysis, and packet capture analysis to detect and counter potential threats. Employing security best practices and technologies, including IDS/IPS, web content filters, DNS security, and firewalls, is crucial to uphold a robust security stance. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and a willingness to take a polygraph exam, as these are mandatory for the role. The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 - $140,000, depending on experience, and includes full benefits such as Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K.