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S4 Inc. Sr. Cybersecurity Log Analysis Specialist in Adelphi, Maryland
TS / SCI | Commensurate with experience | Adelphi, MD, USA | Full Time
Job Title: Sr. Cybersecurity Log Analysis Specialist
Work Location: Adelphi, MD
Clearance: TS+ clearance
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience
Certification: CISSP or equivalent
Schedule: Monday - Friday day shift
Travel: Occasional
Salary:
Job Listing Number: MD24009
Contract Labor Category: Security Specialist 3
Job Summary: S4 Inc. is seeking a Sr. Cybersecurity Log Analysis Specialist to support the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). ARL's mission is to discover, innovate, and transition science and technology to ensure dominant strategic land power, with a vision to be the nation's premier laboratory for land forces. The Cybersecurity Log Analysis Specialist will work within the Cybersecurity Office under the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), ensuring compliance with DoD and Army Cybersecurity standards through effective log analysis and management.
Key Responsibilities:
Configure and tune logging tools according to DoD, Army, and A&A regulations to identify, investigate, and respond to threat events.
Design efficient and reusable reports and dashboards to integrate health, performance, and operational data systems.
Direct and monitor reporting in log dashboards to reflect compliance status of directed information assurance vulnerability alerts, bulletins, task orders, and other compulsory cybersecurity directives.
Create viewable dashboards to provide visibility into ingested log data.
Create alerts that trigger notifications to the required points of contact (POC) or groups based on configured settings.
Develop security rules (alerts) that activate on detection of anomalous activities or threats.
Utilize selected logging tools, such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security System (HBSS), and Tanium, to assess, validate, and monitor the security controls and posture of the enterprise and system levels in support of ongoing authorization.
Qualifications:
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Cybersecurity, with a focus on log analysis and management.
Strong understanding of DoD and Army Cybersecurity standards and regulations.
Proficiency with logging tools and systems such as ACAS, HBSS, and Tanium.
Excellent analytical skills to design reports, dashboards, and alerts.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with IT staff and report findings.
Experience in configuring and tuning logging tools to identify and respond to threats.
Key Areas of Focus:
Support the Cybersecurity Office under the OCIO within ARL.
Manage Cybersecurity services for ARL's three directorates: Research Business Directorate (RBD), the Army Research Directorate (ARD), and the Army Research Office (ARO).
Ensure successful performance and compliance with Cybersecurity standards across ARL environments.
About ARL: The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is dedicated to discovering, innovating, and transitioning science and technology to ensure dominant strategic land power. The ARL Cybersecurity Office, managed under the OCIO, is crucial in safeguarding these systems and ensuring adherence to Cybersecurity protocols and standards.
To apply to this position please go to www.s4inc.com and click on Careers to complete and an employment application and to upload your resume.
S4 Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package with 401(k), and universal time off. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans/Disabled. S4 participates in the E-Verify employment verification program. Candidate selected must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the contract at all times
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to apply to a position, please contact Janine Hunter, VP of Recruiting, by phone at (781) 430-9122 or by email at accommodation @s4inc.com (msweeney@s4inc.com) .