Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Team Lead bei None

•  Ensure the identification and mitigation of cyber threats, ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure and key resources

• Facilitate the design, implementation, and maintenance of applications using Kubernetes, monitoring of systems for stability and security, and mentor personnel to ensure the smooth operation of the cyber defense infrastructure
• Hold employees accountable to meeting mission needs and deadlines
• Approve employee timecards and expense reports
• Provide input for employees on their performance throughout the year
• Support employee growth/knowledge expansion in mission domain
• Design, implement, and maintain applications using the Kubernetes platform
• Ensure that applications run smoothly in a distributed environment, handling tasks such as deployment, scaling, and maintenance
• Monitor systems to detect and prevent problems, and ensuring systems are stable, operable, and secure
• Mentor and train personnel in an evolving, high-paced environment
• Identify potential conflicts with implementation of any cyber defense tools (e.g., tool and signature testing and optimization)
• Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and key resources
• Build, install, configure, and test dedicated cyber defense hardware
• Assist in assessing the impact of implementing and sustaining a dedicated cyber defense infrastructure
• Participate in system design consulting, platform management, and capacity planning
• Troubleshoot and diagnose cyber defense infrastructure anomalies and work through resolution
• Properly document all systems security implementation, operations and maintenance activities and update as necessary
• Create auditable evidence of security measures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training: 

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field preferred
• Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
• Must have a minimum of IAM Level I Certification and be able to achieve an IAM Level II Certification within 6 months of hire date

Experience:

• 10+ years of professional experience in the required task area 
• 4+ years direct experience testing, implementing, deploying, maintaining, and administering infrastructure hardware and software
• 2+ years of experience managing and leading personnel in an IT environment
• Strong background in containerization technologies, network security, and cybersecurity principles
• Knowledge in containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes architecture, and cloud platforms
• Knowledge of how traffic flows across the network (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Internet Protocol (IP), Open System Interconnection Model (OSI))
• Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth)

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with DevOps Tools Helm, Gitlab, Artifactory, Terraform, and Ansible.

• Experience with Cloud Platforms
• Experience with Elastic
• Familiarity with DCO/Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)-guiding security policies and procedures

Security:

• Must be a US citizen

• Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

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: $120,000 - $176,000

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.