Cyber Data Engineer

D2 Technical Services
Springfield, VA, United States
1 day ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$140,000.0 - $145,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Amazon Web Services Systems Engineering Bash Shell Command-Line Interface Data Normalization Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Linux Domain Name System (DNS) VMware ESX Servers Hyper-V Hypervisor
+15 more
Python (Programming Language) Uptime Citrix Systems OpenStack Windows PowerShell ArcSight SIEM Tool Security Information and Event Management Xen Servers Private Cloud Environment Scripting Computer Networking Systems Load Balancing Firewalls (Computer Science) Splunk Vmware

Requirements

Build the infrastructure that keeps critical national security data flowing. You’ll own the pipelines, systems, and integrations that power real cybersecurity investigations - and have the autonomy to solve complex engineering problems that actually matter.

Linux / Windows

SIEM (Splunk / Elastic)

VMware / Hyper-V

Networking & Firewalls, Ingest, normalize, and manage event logs powering live security investigations.

SIEM Management

Own Splunk, Elastic, or ArcSight deployments end-to-end - configs, patches, uptime.

Host & VM Administration

Linux and Windows systems, hypervisors (ESXi, Hyper-V), and cloud assets., * 5+ years in systems engineering or a similar infrastructure/ops role

  • Advanced Linux proficiency - comfortable on the command line, can work through complex issues independently
  • Strong networking fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, IPAM, load balancers, firewalls
  • Hands-on hypervisor experience (VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, or Citrix XenServer)
  • IAT II certification (or ability to obtain); CSSP Infrastructure Support cert required within 120 days of hire
  • Proven root-cause analysis skills - you don’t just fix symptoms, you find the source
  • Excellent communication skills; comfortable working with both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders

BONUS POINTS

  • SIEM experience with Splunk, Elastic, or ArcSight
  • Familiarity with Cribl for data aggregation and normalization
  • Scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • Public cloud experience (AWS, GCP, Rackspace) or private cloud (VMware, OpenStack)

Benefits & conditions

  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $140-$145k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

About the company

D2 Technical Services is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.

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