Signature Writer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties:
Analyze, interpret, and utilize Regular Expressions, YARA, and Snort like capabilities in the creation of custom signature sets.
Develop and document IPS/IDS SOPs. (CDRL A008)
Investigate intrusion events, host files, network files, and memory, to dissect and extrapolate information necessary for the development of custom signatures.
Analyze deployed signatures to reduce false positive rate and perform signature maintenance.
Create, modify, and manage, Security Orchestration and Automation workflows for operational use and execution.
Automate tasks using a common programming or scripting language.
Utilize Linux systems, UNIX/Linux shell scripting (bash), Python, PowerShell.
Develop, Test, Deploy, and Manage signatures, rules and filters for capabilities such as; IDS, IPS, firewall, web application firewall, proxy and SIEM systems. (CDRL A007)
Migrate, tune, and document existing and future AF signatures/detections to new tools and systems as they become available. (CDRL A007)
Provide support to external units and work centers as approved by AFCERT leadership. (CDRL A007)
Automate processes and procedures using scripts and SQL/database administration (CDRL A007)
Provide training and knowledge transfer to government personnel as requested.
Provide OJT to other contractor employees, military, and/or civilian personnel, and ensure continuity folders/working aids are updated at least once per quarter in order to ensure efficient transition when personnel rotate.
Maintain currency on latest industry trends and provide operational reports/assessments for development of tactics, techniques, and procedures. (CDRL A002)
Create, document, and report metrics for analysis to improve weapon system processes and mission execution. (CDRL A009).
Cross train to support the SOC as needed This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret). Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: -Medical, dental & vision -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Short and long-term disability -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -Employee Assistance Program -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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