Siem Content Developer

The role

The Siem Content Developer researches and develops new threat detection use cases. This person works with stakeholders and cybersecurity tool SMEs to identify security gaps and develops custom scripts to enhance SIEM functionality.

What you will do

• Researches and develops new threat detection use cases based on emerging threats, threat intelligence research and Threat Detection Analyst feedback.
• Works with stakeholders and cybersecurity tool SMEs to identify gaps in security protection and analytics capabilities.
• Develops custom scripts to enhance SIEM functionality.
• Reviews the quality of data feeds and recommend and/or implement improvements.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify critical systems and application components to develop alerting priorities and create signatures tailored to individual programs and applications.

Required qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant IT experience
• Three (3) years working with a SIEM in a content development or Incident Response role.
• Three (3) years of System and/or Network Administration experience
• Understanding of various log formats
• Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Strong understanding of network architecture
• Experience developing and maintaining scripts
• Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
• Must possess a Top Secret Clearance.

Nice to have

• preferably using Powershell, Python or SPL

Benefits

• healthcare (medical, dental, vision and disability)
• 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days
• Educational Assistance program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Paid Time off

About the company

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon provides full-cycle IT Consultant and Management support in both the private and public sectors.