Position Summary

Federal Data Systems is looking for a Cyber Defense Firewall Admin in Reston, VA. Investigates, analyzes, and responds to cyber incidents within the network environment or enclave and perform enterprise defense countermeasures.

Essential Job Functions

⦁ Perform Enterprise Defense Countermeasure (DC) activities and coordination with other government agencies to record and prepare incident reports and analysis

methodology and results.

⦁ Monitor and analyze signature alerts from Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) for false positives and provide technical enforcement of organizational security policies.

⦁ Provide "tune-or-drop" recommendations towards the DC team's Signature Lifecycle Review procedure.and provide insight to Detection and Response teams on signature functionality and signature tuning as needed.

⦁ Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced staff and communicate with customers and teammates clearly and concisely.

⦁ Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned and may have supervisory responsibilities.

⦁ Participate in special projects and serve as a technical team or task leader as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Due to the nature of this position and the information that employees will be required to access; U.S. Citizenship is required. (US Citizenship)

• Education and Experience

• HS/GED 12 years
• Associates Degree 10 years
• Bachelor’s Degree 8 years
• Master’s Degree 6 years
• PhD 4 years

• Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI CI POLY
• 8570 Compliant- IAT II, CSSP
• Position may require evening, weekend, or shiftwork (depending on operational tempo).

Desired/Preferred Skills:

⦁ Experience with Perl Compatible Regular Expressions (PCRE)

⦁ Experience authoring Yara rules

⦁ Experience authoring Snort signatures

Working Conditions:

Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business work hours are normally set from Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, however some extended or weekend hours may be required. Additional details on the precise hours will be informed to the candidate from the Program Manager/Hiring Manager.

Physical Requirements:

May be required to lift and carry items weighting up to 25 lbs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:

Successful Completion of a Background Screening/Check/Investigation will be required as a condition of hire.

Benefits:

Federal Data Systems, LLC offers competitive compensation, a flexible benefits package, career development opportunities that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include, not all inclusive – Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

Other:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Federal Data Systems, LLC (FDS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.