Cyber Security Analyst – Signature Writer

CYBER SECURITY ANALYST – SIGNATURE WRITER (JBSA-20-1913-W) Bowhead seeks a Cyber Security Analyst – Signature Writer to support the AFCERT DCO HAC contract in San Antonio, TX. The Host Signature Writer manages all host computer security signature sets at the Tier 1 AFIN level for all enterprise Air Force workstations and servers. The signature team evaluates and reviews DISA, McAfee and custom AFCERT signatures for NIPR and SIPR network computer systems before releasing them as polices to the Master Repositories for the Network Operations Squadrons (NOS). The team will release new or modified host signatures as directed from Cyber Task Orders. Additionally, the team continuously reviews and evaluates incident logs, false positive signatures, and various Intel computer incident reports. Responsibilities The candidate will Analyze, interpret, and utilize Regular Expressions, YARA, and Snort-like capabilities in the creation of custom signature sets. bull Develop and document IPSIDS SOPs. bull Investigate intrusion events, host files, network files, and memory, to dissect and extrapolate information necessary for the development of custom signatures. bull Analyze deployed signatures to reduce false positive rate and perform signature maintenance. bull Create, modify, and manage, Security Orchestration and Automation workflows for operational use and execution. bull Automate tasks using a common programming or scripting language. bull Utilize Linux systems, UNIXLinux shell scripting (bash), Python, PowerShell. bull Develop, Test, Deploy, and Manage signatures, rules and filters for capabilities such as IDS, IPS, firewall, web application firewall, proxy and SIEM systems. bull Migrate, tune, and document existing and future AF signatures detections to new tools and systems as they become available. bull Automate processes and procedures using scripts and SQL database administration bull Maintain currency on latest industry trends and provide operational reportsassessments for development of tactics, techniques, and procedures. bull Create, document, and report metrics for analysis to improve weapon system processes and mission execution. Bowhead seeks to network with qualified individuals relative to a potential opportunity, which is contingent upon award and not currently funded. Please click the link at the bottom of this posting to apply for consideration. Incumbent employees are encouraged to respond. No solicitations or third party applications will be accepted. Requirements bull BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree preferred bull More than three (3) years of experience implementing signatures on Host based Intrusion Protection System (HIPS) devices. bull Proficient in PowerShell with more than one (1) year of experience. bull Extensive knowledge of Windows internals. bull Extensive knowledge of MITRE ATTCK framework, and its uses within the cybersecurity community (e.g., Open Source projects). bull More than three years of experience using Regular Expressions, YARA, and Snort-equivalent to create custom IPSIDS signatures Desired bull More than five (5) years of experience implementing behavior-based (heuristic and anomaly-based) signatures on IDSIPSHost based Intrusion Protection System (HIPS) devices on AF approved devices as well as DISA’s Joint Regional Security Stacks (JRSS). bull Proficient in Python and PowerShell. Certification Requirements bull IAT Level III CND compliance. bull GCFA or GCFE. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top SecretSCI level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug alcohol screening andor random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resumeapplication may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOEAAMFDV. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (httpsuicalaska.comcareersrecruitment). UIC Government Services (UICGS Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logisticsbase support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar corporation recognized as one of the top 25 8(a) companies for government contracting. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, shortlong-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. Link to Apply httpsrn21.ultipro.comUKP1001JobBoardJobDetails.aspx?IDB21FA130273D84D8 LI-SW1 UIC and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOEAAMFDV. Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here . 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