Principal Countermeasures Engineer (TS/SCI), Demo - Maximus, Arlington, VA
Principal Countermeasures Engineer (TS/SCI)
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Job SummaryPrincipal Analytics and Countermeasures Engineer
The Principal Countermeasures Engineer shall be the overall responsible person for the design and development of countermeasure capabilities. This position will oversee the design of cybersecurity detection technologies and applications, evaluate alternatives, and make well informed recommendations on technical options for design and development. Qualifications for this position include a four-year degree in a related technical field and 15+ years experience implementing custom and high-impact security platforms in critical program areas.
What you will do:
Develop advanced countermeasures in accordance with client s Systems Engineering Lifecycle and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFE Methodology) that may be driven by manual or automated analytics.
Use COTS or GOTS capabilities, or provide supporting expertise for the development of new platforms and analytic applications, to detect potential malicious activity within large data sets.
Survey state of the art cybersecurity detection practices for potential use in new detection analytics.
Perform threat modelling for use in potential countermeasures application development
Develop cybersecurity countermeasures that adhere to the client s CI/CD pipeline and be flexible in their deployment as they may eventually be implemented at the Internet, border, LAN, and/or cloud layer either by government or commercial organizations. Product supplements will include associated configuration items, implementation guidelines, and training material as appropriate.
Create a linkage between analytic results and the ability to engage a specific countermeasure action in real or near real time as defined by the government.
Prototype additional middleware platforms to support translation and/or linkage of analytics with countermeasures, including the development evolutionary prototypes to elicit requirements for production capabilities.
Test the countermeasures against production traffic for effectiveness and deliver test results as to the functional, security and operational effects of each action.
Requirements:
TS/SCI Clearance (or Top Secret with SCI eligibility)
Strong background in enterprise software development with proficiency in Java and Python. Ability to translate mission requirements into a variety of software products. Ability to Identify optimal methods for aggregating, storing, correlating, and visually depicting various types of data. Have a working familiarity of open source Distributed MPP databases. Have a working familiarity of Big Data technologies such as: Apache Hadoop, Apache Kafka, Elastic, Kibana, Spark, etc.
Desired:
Have a working knowledge of Zeek sensor technology and data types
Have a working knowledge of parquet data types
Have a working knowledge of current malicious cyber tradecraft (TTPs)
Understanding of Mitre ATT&CK framework
As a large employer and Federal contractor, Maximus is subject to various vaccine mandates across our lines of business. Maximus is committed to complying with any applicable vaccine mandates. The specific vaccine requirements for this position will be outlined throughout the selection process. Individuals who believe they may qualify for a medical or religious accommodation will have the opportunity to apply for an accommodation following an offer of employment.
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As a large employer and Federal contractor, Maximus is subject to various vaccine mandates across our lines of business. Maximus is committed to complying with any applicable vaccine mandates. The specific vaccine requirements for this position will be outlined throughout the selection process. Individuals who believe they may qualify for a medical or religious accommodation will have the opportunity to apply for an accommodation following an offer of employment. EEO Statement: Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.