Cybersecurity Software Engineer

at ManTech International Corporation
Published July 14, 2018
Location Arlington, VA
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Group:

MSS

Clearance Level Needed:

TS/SCI

Shift:

Day

Category:

Systems Development

The Cyber Security Software Engineer will analyze threat actor tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and assist in developing solutions for detecting, countering, and exploiting cyber threats. Candidate will be responsible for analyzing multi-source threat information to detect, respond to, and defeat advanced persistent threats (APTs) or real-time threats. Candidate will conduct network forensics and malware analysis to identify computer intrusion evidence and perpetrators. Candidate will conduct advanced threat hunt operations using known adversary TTPs as well as indicators of attack in order to detect adversaries with persistent access to the enterprise. Candidate will identify, counter, and exploit adversary use of social media. Candidate will be responsible for analyzing multi-source threat information and creating software-based solutions to detect, respond to, and defeat advanced persistent threats (APTs) or real-time threats.

Mandatory Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or similar field) and 5 years of information security experience.
Solid understanding of cyber threats and information security in the domains of TTP’s, threat actors, campaigns, and observables.
Experience with intrusion detection systems, intrusion analysis, threat hunting, and network penetration testing.
Experience in network forensics and network monitoring.
At least 5 years' programming experience.
Scripting and task automation skills.
Malware analysis experience.
Experience creating and configuring virtual environments.
At least a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI (counter intelligence) poly