Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value
creative problem-solvingopen communication and
empowering our employeesto make decisions and put forth new ideas.
Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a
technicallystrongand
growth-orientedcompany focused on bringing
innovative solutionsto the difficult mission problems facing our customers.
DescriptionWe are seeking a talented and experienced Cyber Hunt Analyst with Data Science experience to apply strong cyber security Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and networking domain knowledge to support cyber analytics product development threat analysis statistical analysis model development and direct customer mission support. Regular cyber hunt activities consist of hunting for threats reporting on findings and converting tools techniques and processes into automated capabilities for the current cyber platform. Regular data science activities consist of operational research statistical analysis hypothesis testing model building/testing and communicating results using visualizations. Will also be responsible for collecting customer Cyber Operations requirements generating use cases providing Cyber SME support and system training to end users.
- Conduct threat hunt operations on assigned Big Data Platform(s) BDP
- Present threat hunt findings through live - interactive remote conference sessions
- Perform data analytics across disparate data sets
- Assist customer(s) with their threat hunting operations
- Perform quality assurance checks on data that is resident on the BDP
- Evaluate and analyze new data feeds to determine relevance and usability of data
- Support BDP analytic requests (data search visualizations dashboards etc.)
- Provide real time customer support during normal working hours (BDP support chat room)
- Maintain situational awareness of emerging cyber threats for possible action and notification to an impacted customer(s)
- Support BDP demonstration requests to showcase various capabilities of the platform
- Support BDP training events either in person or virtually
- Provide advice on data enrichment and functions to enhance customer experience
This position allows for partial telework.
Clearance
A current Secret level security clearance is required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.
ExperienceFive (5) years of experience in cyber security operations related fields and a Bachelors in related field or three (3) years experience with Masters; or High School Diploma and nine (9) years experience.
Required skills:
- Experience with supporting DoD customers ideally supporting US Cyber Command DISA or DCDC
- Cyber Hunt methodologies and techniques
- SIEMs - (e.g. Splunk Q-Radar ELK)
- SOARs (e.g. Sentinel CORTEX X-SOAR)
- Developing and deploying threat detection signatures and detecting host and network-based intrusions
- Collecting data from a variety of cyber defense resources. (e.g. CVE OSINT)
- Recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks
- Reading and interpreting signatures (e.g. SNORT SIGMA Yara YAML)
- Cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools and their capabilities
- Network traffic analysis methods (-DUMP Wireshark Bro/Zeek)
- Familiar with cyber attack stages (e.g. reconnaissance scanning enumeration gaining access escalation of privileges maintaining access network exploitation covering tracks) and incident response and handling methodologies. (e.g. MITRE ATT&CK LM Killchain)
- Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) tools and applications
- Excellent customer service public speaking and presentation skills
- Ability to complete technical tasks without supervision
- Ability to foster and support a collaborative working environment
- Must have Data Security CySA GCIH GNFA GCFA or other industry recognized Cybersecurity Certification
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security)
- Travel as needed to support all duties listed above
- Must be able to work on customer site on average 4 days a week in either Columbia or Ft. Meade MD. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed
Desired skills:
- TS/SCI level clearance is preferred
- DoD SOC experience is a plus
BenefitsErias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth health and happiness expected salary range for this position depending on education and years of experience is $150000 - $275000.
Wealth Benefits:- Above Market Hourly Pay
- 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
- Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
- Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees
Health Benefits:- Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
- 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
- 100%Company PaidLong Term DisabilityShort Term Disability andGroup Life Insurance
- Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Happiness Benefits:- Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
- Amazon Prime Membership and MonthlyInternetReimbursement
- TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
- Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
- Onboarding and Annual Swag
- Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining
At Erias Ventures we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
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