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This role will function as an operator responsible for hands-on incident response, correlation, and threat detection both on-premise using ELK and across AWS GovCloud environments using Splunk Enterprise. Additionally, this position will leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning capabilities to enhance threat detection, streamline incident analysis, and accelerate response actions across monitored networks and applications. This role will be fully on-site at Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah. \nKey Responsibilities:\nActive monitoring, detection, and analysis across on-prem (ELK) and cloud-hosted AWS GovCloud (Splunk Enterprise) environments. \nUtilize AI-assisted analysis, automation, and correlation of data from various log sources to triage security events, detect anomalies, and reduce response times for complex threats.\nVulnerability Management actions to include providing recommendations and implement mitigations. \nConduct intrusion analysis and correlation of unauthorized activities; provide and implement recommendations to improve detection and customer mitigation processes. \nParticipate in the Root Cause Analysis process and documentation capturing efforts taken to mitigate unauthorized actions.\nParticipate in the development of DCO tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and supporting documentation.\nIdentify security discrepancies and report and respond to security incidents. \nProvide research and analysis in support of expanding programs and areas of responsibility. \nDraft documentation for briefings, reports, and informational analyses. \nParticipate in customer exercises (after duty hours may be required). \nAdhere to defined policies, master plans and schedules.\nComplete all initial and annual training requirements and disclosures as outlined by BSTG. \nPerform all other duties as required, consistent with the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the department. \nRequired Qualifications:\n4+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including direct SOC / vSOC / CSSP incident response experience.\n2+ years of hands-on experience using Splunk Enterprise and ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for event correlation and threat detection.\nDirect experience monitoring, ingesting, and analyzing security telemetry within AWS GovCloud environments (e.g., CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, AWS GuardDuty).\nHands-on experience utilizing GitLab (e.g., source control, CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking, or DevSecOps workflows).\n2+ years of experience with employment of DoD cybersecurity requirements, policies, and procedures to include assessment and authorization activities.\nDepartment of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 IAT CSSP Certification must be obtained prior to hire (CEH, Security+, GCIH, CySA+ or Equivalent). \nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. \nUS Citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required. \nDesired Qualifications:\nExperience with AI/ML security tools (e.g., generative AI for query generation, automated threat intelligence, or AI-driven behavioral analytics).\nAWS Certified Security - Specialty certification.\nSplunk Core Certified Power User / Admin or Elastic Certified Analyst certifications.\nExperience writing search queries using SPL (Splunk Processing Language) and KQL/Lucene (Kibana Query Language).\nExperience with SentinelOne (or similar EDR platforms) for endpoint detection, threat hunting, and automated remediation.\nFamiliarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible within a DevSecOps environment.\nExperience performing cybersecurity activities in support of software and system requirements, design, development, testing, and sustainment. \nExperience with HBSS, ACAS, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), DISA STIGs. \nWorking knowledge of NIST 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls. \nExperience with various operation systems such as RHEL and Windows. \nExperience in performing post-incident computer forensics without destruction of critical data. \nAbility to provide guidance on DoD Cyber regulations and requirements to engineering and software development staff. \nThe estimated salary range for this role is $90,000.00 - $145,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. \nWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.\nIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.\nWe are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. 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