Overview

SMS is seeking a Cyber Data Engineer working at Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio, TX. The candidate will support our AFCERT customer in conducting its mission of Air Force (AF) Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) for the AF and supported unified commands and their combatant commanders.As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 40 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.Submit your resume today!

Responsibilities

A Cyber Data Engineer conducts software and systems engineering to develop new capabilities, ensuring cybersecurity is fully integrated across the enterprise. The enigneer shall conduct comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems. The engineer shall install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware and software, and administers system accounts. The engineer shall research and analyze the latest information security vulnerabilities, threats, exploits, trends and intelligence. Engineers shall be in close collaboration with DO and DM leadership to ensure tasks align with squadron requirements, priorities, and future initiatives.

• Proficient w/ Splunk Processing Language (SPL), ELK Lucene Query Syntax or other search/analytics tool.
• Proficient with programming/scripting fundamentals – including regex, C , Python, RHEL, Unix Scripting, and Windows PowerShell is required. Linux /Red Hat; RHEL 7.
• More than three (3) years of relevant work experience, including experience in responding to security problems in target-rich environments, looking at security alerts, front-line analysis, and response.
• Understanding of SIEM "Search" Language & Lucene Query Syntax.
• Understanding of SIEM Dashboard, Reports, Lookup Tables, and Summary Indexes.
• Knowledge of knowing how to customize Dashboards via the XML source.
• Experience with SIEM Apps and ELK.
• Experience with Python Scripting. Programming experience in Python, C/C , Java, or Go.
• Demonstrated expertise with malware analysis, including investigations of botnet and root-kit behavior.
• Familiarity with information security concepts (OWASP Top 10, CVEs, IoCs, TTPs, Cryptography). Network Security Devices (IDS/IPS, NGFW, WAF, NGAV). OSSEC, Snort, Suricata Experience.
• Experience with at least one SIEM i.e Alienvault, Logrhythm, Splunk, Qradar , ELK and Firewalls such as Fortinet, Sonicwall, and Palo Alto. Scanning technologies, Log collection and analysis tools (SIEM).
• Experience with Scripting/Programming Languages (BASH, Python, Java, etc). Extensive knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework, and its uses within the cybersecurity community (e.g., Open Source projects).

Qualifications

• At least three years of Gov't IT experience.
• Individual must have high degree of skills with the MS Office toolsets.
• Applicant must possess refined critical thinking skills, should be a self-starter, may direct the activities of other team members, diplomatic, multi-task capable, adaptive to a dynamic environment, dependable and reliable. Prior experience in a government consulting services environment is required. 

Certifications

GCFA and C or GCFA Python & all required IAT Level III requirements met

Clearance

Must have and maintain an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance. 

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

SMS is a veteran-owned network integrator established in 1976. With an employee retention rate averaging over 5 years, our ability to hire quality people and retain them in a rapidly evolving IT market proves why we are a world-class information technology company. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices. As a result, SMS is proud to be ISO 9001:2008 Registered and a CMMI Level 3 certified company, ensuring that we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers, partners and employees.