Cybersecurity Engineer

Amyx Inc. is seeking to hire an Cybersecurity Engineer to be located Columbus OH or Richmond VA. Serves as a lead Cybersecurity Engineer with performing a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized cybersecurity problems.

The Information Assurance C&A Analysts primary job responsibilities will include:
Tasks involve integration of electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems or technology problems as they relate to cybersecurity requirements.
Analyzes information security requirements.
Applies analytical and systematic approaches in the resolution of problems of workflow organization and planning.
Provides security engineering support for planning design development testing demonstration integration of information systems.
Provides security engineering support for planning design development testing demonstration integration of information systems.
Analyzes threat information gathered from logs Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) intelligence reports vendor sites and a variety of other sources.
Creates customized dashboards using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool Splunk ES to elevate high threat items to incident responders.
Administration knowledge of the Splunk ES and backend database infrastructure related to upgrades and daily maintenance is essential.
Provide analysis and make recommendations in line with the roles of CERT Incident Handlers (IH) and site Information Assurance Managers (IAM).
Develop ES rules reports dashboards data monitors active channels trends and use cases to identify threats and optimize data mining across DLA.
Will research plan install configure troubleshoot maintain and backup all components in the DLA Splunk Enterprise Log Management (ELM) architecture.

Technology stack:

Microsoft Excel and Access
Microsoft Office suite to include Word PowerPoint and SharePoint
Linux
Cribl
Splunk

Seven (7) years of relevant IT experience
DOD Secret Clearance.
Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5)
Primary DCWF Work Role 521: Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Secondary DCWF Work Role 441: Network Operations (NETOPS) Specialist Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Computing Environment: Trellix IPS manager Check Point Threat Prevention Specialist (CTPS)
Four (4) years of experience creating customized signatures using SNORT.

Salary Range: $135000- $145000

Benefits include:

• Medical Dental and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Roth
• Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement

Please contact with any questions!

Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race color religion national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Physical Demands

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading reviewing/analyzing information and providing recommendations summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.