Cherokee Federal
Cybersecurity Data Analytics Engineer
Active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance required.
Responsible for building/maintaining data-pipelines for cybersecurity investigation within the enterprise. Opportunity to contribute to data ingest, data normalization, SIEM management, Linux/Windows host administration, VM management, and cloud asset management. Experience required in Linux, Windows, and networking. Collaborate closely with peers and customers, active listening, detail oriented, clear communicator.
Compensation & Benefits Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Responsibilities
Resolve escalated issues and perform root cause analysis for complex issues
Communicate with program SMEs and customers with less technical backgrounds
High attention to detail, examining every aspect of the system
Multi‑task, working with several different customers in various stages of onboarding
Apply configuration management disciplines to maintain hardware/software revisions, security patches, hardening, and documentation
Coordinate and conduct event collection, log management, event management, compliance activities, and identity monitoring for customer's system
Work with other Service Providers to support areas of common interest
Provide preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure consistent, reliable, and secure service availability
Maintain system availability and reliability with a threshold of 99.99%
Detect and ticket degradations of all SIEM data flows within 60 minutes of the start of the degradation
Perform day‑to‑day maintenance and scheduled maintenance activities per manufacturer recommended service intervals, alerts, bulletins, patches, and updates according to agency approved change management processes
Execute emergency maintenance actions with sufficient urgency to preclude unacceptable outage durations, approved by Government prior to execution, coordinated through and approved by CSOC and ESC government management
Perform all development, engineering, testing, integration, and implementation actions necessary for major vendor revisions
Retain documentation regarding loss of event logs
Configure all assets assigned to this service within Government Furnished Information – Software Tools list in accordance with all Federal, DoD, IC, and NGA laws, directives, orders, policies, guidance, procedures etc.
Utilize agency approved ticketing systems to document, track, assign, update, and coordinate all engineering, integration, configuration, and maintenance actions
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned
Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested
Current TS/SCI security clearance
5+ years of Systems Engineer or similar experience
IAT II certification and obtain CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of hire
Strong work ethic, self‑directed and detail‑oriented professional
Willing to learn and adapt to new, cutting‑edge technologies
Excellent time management skills and drive to work unsupervised
Demonstrated ability to use problem‑solving techniques such as root cause analysis to resolve issues
Advanced Linux proficiency
Knowledge of network communication principles, common infrastructure components (IPAM, DNS, DHCP), load balancers, firewalls, virtual and physical infrastructure design
Experience with hypervisors such as VMware ESXi, Citrix XenServer, Microsoft Hyper‑V
Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques
Must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Company Information Criterion is part of Cherokee Federal – a division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. Trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs focus on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Criterion, visit cherokee-federal.com.
#CherokeeFederal #LI-CK4 #IntelCareers
Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
Similar Searchable Job Titles
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Engineering Specialist
Cybersecurity Operations Specialist
Cyber Threat Analyst
Systems Engineer
Keywords
VMWare
SIEM technologies
Unix
CSSP
IAT II
Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.
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Responsible for building/maintaining data-pipelines for cybersecurity investigation within the enterprise. Opportunity to contribute to data ingest, data normalization, SIEM management, Linux/Windows host administration, VM management, and cloud asset management. Experience required in Linux, Windows, and networking. Collaborate closely with peers and customers, active listening, detail oriented, clear communicator.
Compensation & Benefits Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Responsibilities
Resolve escalated issues and perform root cause analysis for complex issues
Communicate with program SMEs and customers with less technical backgrounds
High attention to detail, examining every aspect of the system
Multi‑task, working with several different customers in various stages of onboarding
Apply configuration management disciplines to maintain hardware/software revisions, security patches, hardening, and documentation
Coordinate and conduct event collection, log management, event management, compliance activities, and identity monitoring for customer's system
Work with other Service Providers to support areas of common interest
Provide preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure consistent, reliable, and secure service availability
Maintain system availability and reliability with a threshold of 99.99%
Detect and ticket degradations of all SIEM data flows within 60 minutes of the start of the degradation
Perform day‑to‑day maintenance and scheduled maintenance activities per manufacturer recommended service intervals, alerts, bulletins, patches, and updates according to agency approved change management processes
Execute emergency maintenance actions with sufficient urgency to preclude unacceptable outage durations, approved by Government prior to execution, coordinated through and approved by CSOC and ESC government management
Perform all development, engineering, testing, integration, and implementation actions necessary for major vendor revisions
Retain documentation regarding loss of event logs
Configure all assets assigned to this service within Government Furnished Information – Software Tools list in accordance with all Federal, DoD, IC, and NGA laws, directives, orders, policies, guidance, procedures etc.
Utilize agency approved ticketing systems to document, track, assign, update, and coordinate all engineering, integration, configuration, and maintenance actions
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned
Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested
Current TS/SCI security clearance
5+ years of Systems Engineer or similar experience
IAT II certification and obtain CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of hire
Strong work ethic, self‑directed and detail‑oriented professional
Willing to learn and adapt to new, cutting‑edge technologies
Excellent time management skills and drive to work unsupervised
Demonstrated ability to use problem‑solving techniques such as root cause analysis to resolve issues
Advanced Linux proficiency
Knowledge of network communication principles, common infrastructure components (IPAM, DNS, DHCP), load balancers, firewalls, virtual and physical infrastructure design
Experience with hypervisors such as VMware ESXi, Citrix XenServer, Microsoft Hyper‑V
Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques
Must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Company Information Criterion is part of Cherokee Federal – a division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. Trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs focus on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Criterion, visit cherokee-federal.com.
#CherokeeFederal #LI-CK4 #IntelCareers
Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
Similar Searchable Job Titles
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Engineering Specialist
Cybersecurity Operations Specialist
Cyber Threat Analyst
Systems Engineer
Keywords
VMWare
SIEM technologies
Unix
CSSP
IAT II
Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.
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