Cribl Analytics Engineer - Military Veterans

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cribl Engineer to support a defense contract. This position is required to be in-person at the client site (Reston, DC or College Park). The contract ends in 2031.

This mid-level engineer will develop innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer systems. Implement enterprise network cyber defense capabilities to prevent sophisticated cyber threats. Understand the fundamentals of layered defense and zero trust technologies. As a Splunk and Cribl engineer, prevent adversary network threats, identify advanced attack vectors, and thwart methods of exploitation.

Provide expertise in the engineering design, development, direction, and implementation of enterprise network cyber defense capabilities. Apply familiarity with the utilization, configuration, and implementation of cyber defense capabilities, including web content filters, email security capabilities, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Host Based Security Systems, Security Incident and Event Management tools, Domain Name System security practices, advanced log analysis, network monitoring, network flow analysis, packet capture analysis, network proxies, firewalls, anti-virus capabilities, Linux or UNIX command line, and access control lists. 

Basic Qualifications:

• •        3+ years of experience with Cribl and Splunk systems administration

•        Experience with Windows and Linux, including installing, configuring, or maintaining servers operating systems and applications

•        Experience working with STIGs, SCAP, and cybersecurity best practices

•        Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

•        HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities

•        DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification

•        DoD 8570.01-M Cyber Security Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification

*** can get within 60 days of start date (after start)

Optional Qualifications:

•        Experience with VMWare

•        Experience with big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or anomaly detection

•        Experience scripting in PowerShell and BASH command line interfaces or in Python or Perl scripting languages

•        Experience in a consulting or client-facing environment

•        Ability to automate security configurations of Linux and Windows systems, and recommend and implement remediations for non-compliant security controls

•        Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including using presentations to convey complex ideas to client and internal staff

•        Possession of excellent problem-solving skills