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Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) SME

Leidos Shiloh, IL On-site senior full-time

Salary

$107,900 - $195,050 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Security Information and Event Management Subject Matter Expert to join the GSM-O II program, providing vital network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). You will maintain and support current and future SIEM platforms, ensure critical data feeds and operational readiness, and empower cyber security analysts through the creation of analytics, visualizations, and operational workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and support active and upcoming SIEM platforms.
  • Administer and sustain enterprise SIEM platforms and analytics across their lifecycle.
  • Research advanced analytics, visualizations, exploits, and associated detections to develop actionable defensive solutions.
  • Train cyber security analysts on the operation and usage of SIEM tools.
  • Identify, report, and track SIEM outages and complex issues that cannot be resolved locally.
  • Coordinate and collaborate directly with government stakeholders to integrate emerging capabilities.
  • Deliver complex technical reports while demonstrating self-motivation and strong written and verbal communication.

Requirements

  • Active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher, plus the ability to obtain a DoD 8570 CSSP-Analyst certification within 180 days of hire.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 8+ years of applicable experience.
  • Deep architectural, engineering, and operational expertise with enterprise SIEM platforms.
  • Strong grasp of threat lifecycles, attack vectors, and adversary TTPs.

Benefits

  • Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Skills

Required

  • SIEM platforms
  • Cyber security
  • Network operations
  • Analytics
  • Visualizations
  • Operational workflows
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II
  • Threat lifecycles
  • Attack vectors
  • Adversary TTPs

Nice to have

  • Advanced certifications
  • DoD & Mission Experience
  • SIEM Engineering & Analytics
  • Systems Administration & Development
  • Threat Intelligence & Reporting

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Shiloh-IL/Security-Information---Event-Management--SIEM--SME_R-00194726

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