Cyber Data Analytics SME (Job Number:403721)
Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading projects merging the capabilities of data analytics and cybersecurity. The individual will architect cybersecurity analytics solutions, including contributing to the development of system requirements, designing solutions, writing proposals, developing demo systems, and implementing cybersecurity data analytics services across a variety of environments. Environments may include enterprise networks, tactical networks, control networks, and the cloud. The person in this position will work with technologies including encryption, IDS/IPS, SEIM tools, automated assessment tools (Retina, Nessus, WebInspect, etc), code analysis tools (Fortify, etc), and compliance validation tools. The individual will work with people across multiple organizations and teaming partners to achieve the goals of the program. The Cybersecurity Data Analytics SME will contribute to or lead technical proposal efforts, develop systems that meet customer requirements, and create technical deliverables. The successful candidate will be capable of leading solution teams on large-scale cybersecurity opportunities and be able to operate with minimal supervision.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Knowledge of the methods for data collection relevant to cyber security (network sensors, packet data, logs) for the entire enterprise; for the network, the infrastructure, applications, and for data repositories.
- Knowledge of common tools to both prepare this data for analysis and to synthesize event or attack chain characteristics.
- Familiarity with analytics languages such as R, Python, or with data storage and query tools such as Splunk.
- Familiarity with external knowledge bases of attack patterns and demonstrated understanding of recent exploits.
- Knowledge of metrics to analyze the performance of cyber attack detection systems.
- Knowledge of zero-day response possibilities and software-defined networking is preferred.
- Understanding of best visualization techniques to explore cyber data, and to communicate events.
- Must be experienced in working with technology partners and vendors.
- Must have excellent writing skills, and experience with technical/proposal writing
- Must have excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to communicate with and influence customers.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree required and 10+ years of Data Analytics relevant experience. Minimum 4 years of experience with cyber security concerns and technologies.
DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Cybersecurity technical or professional certification
- Experience with software development and software assurance techniques
- Experience with security for Cloud implementations strongly desired
Qualifications:
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent and 10+ years related experience. (equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of degree) SAIC Overview:SAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services to the U.S. government. Our 13,000 employees deliver systems engineering and information technology offerings for large, complex government programs, as well as a broad range of higher-end, differentiated technology services. The company is headquartered in McLean, Va. For more information, visit www.saic.com.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Job Posting: May 13, 2014, 3:19:08 PM
Primary Location: United States-DC-WASHINGTON
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Teleworking: Yes
Travel: None
Shift: Day Job
Schedule: Full-time
Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading projects merging the capabilities of data analytics and cybersecurity. The individual will architect cybersecurity analytics solutions, including contributing to the development of system requirements, designing solutions, writing proposals, developing demo systems, and implementing cybersecurity data analytics services across a variety of environments. Environments may include enterprise networks, tactical networks, control networks, and the cloud. The person in this position will work with technologies including encryption, IDS/IPS, SEIM tools, automated assessment tools (Retina, Nessus, WebInspect, etc), code analysis tools (Fortify, etc), and compliance validation tools. The individual will work with people across multiple organizations and teaming partners to achieve the goals of the program. The Cybersecurity Data Analytics SME will contribute to or lead technical proposal efforts, develop systems that meet customer requirements, and create technical deliverables. The successful candidate will be capable of leading solution teams on large-scale cybersecurity opportunities and be able to operate with minimal supervision.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Knowledge of the methods for data collection relevant to cyber security (network sensors, packet data, logs) for the entire enterprise; for the network, the infrastructure, applications, and for data repositories.
- Knowledge of common tools to both prepare this data for analysis and to synthesize event or attack chain characteristics.
- Familiarity with analytics languages such as R, Python, or with data storage and query tools such as Splunk.
- Familiarity with external knowledge bases of attack patterns and demonstrated understanding of recent exploits.
- Knowledge of metrics to analyze the performance of cyber attack detection systems.
- Knowledge of zero-day response possibilities and software-defined networking is preferred.
- Understanding of best visualization techniques to explore cyber data, and to communicate events.
- Must be experienced in working with technology partners and vendors.
- Must have excellent writing skills, and experience with technical/proposal writing
- Must have excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to communicate with and influence customers.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree required and 10+ years of Data Analytics relevant experience. Minimum 4 years of experience with cyber security concerns and technologies.
DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Cybersecurity technical or professional certification
- Experience with software development and software assurance techniques
- Experience with security for Cloud implementations strongly desired
Qualifications:
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent and 10+ years related experience. (equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of degree) SAIC Overview:SAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services to the U.S. government. Our 13,000 employees deliver systems engineering and information technology offerings for large, complex government programs, as well as a broad range of higher-end, differentiated technology services. The company is headquartered in McLean, Va. For more information, visit www.saic.com.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Job Posting: May 13, 2014, 3:19:08 PM
Primary Location: United States-DC-WASHINGTON
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Teleworking: Yes
Travel: None
Shift: Day Job
Schedule: Full-time