Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) Team Lead

Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) Team Lead
Schriever Space Force Base
Colorado Springs, Colorado

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Team Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This position plays a key role in the engineering, operation, sustainment, and management of cyber defense tools, supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Will ensure the identification and mitigation of cyber threats, ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure and key
  resources.
• Facilitate the design, implementation, and maintenance of applications using Kubernetes, monitoring of systems for
  stability and security, and mentor personnel to ensure the smooth operation of the cyber defense infrastructure.
• Be responsible for the personnel assigned to this team along with the daily/weekly/yearly prioritization of their time and
  effort alignment
• Hold employees accountable to meeting mission needs and deadlines
• Approve employee timecards and expense reports
• Provide input for employees on their performance throughout the year
• Support employee growth/knowledge expansion in mission domain
• Design, implement, and maintain applications using the Kubernetes platform.
• Ensure that applications run smoothly in a distributed environment, handling tasks such as deployment, scaling, and maintenance
• Monitor systems to detect and prevent problems, and ensuring systems are stable, operable, and secure
• Mentor and train personnel in an evolving, high-paced environment.
• Identify potential conflicts with implementation of any cyber defense tools (e.g., tool and signature testing and optimization)
• Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and key resources
• Build, install, configure, and test dedicated cyber defense hardware
• Assist in assessing the impact of implementing and sustaining a dedicated cyber defense infrastructure
• Participate in system design consulting, platform management, and capacity planning
  
  

The successful candidate will have:

• Have a strong background in containerization technologies, network security, and cybersecurity principles, the successful
  candidate
• Have knowledge in containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes architecture, and cloud platforms.
• Be skilled in troubleshooting and diagnosing cyber defense infrastructure anomalies and work through resolution.
• Have knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols and network security methodologies.
• Have knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• Have knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Have knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
• Have knowledge of cybersecurity principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).
• Have knowledge of network traffic analysis (tools, methodologies, processes).
• Have knowledge of how traffic flows across the network (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Internet Protocol (IP), Open System Interconnection Model (OSI)).
• Have knowledge of cyber defense policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Have knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles
  (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).
  

Salary Range: This position is expected to pay $120,000 - $176,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Education and Experience:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
• Must have 4 years of direct experience testing, implementing, deploying, maintaining, and administering infrastructure hardware and software
• Must have 2 years of experience managing and leading personnel in an IT environment
• Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
• Must have a minimum of IAM Level I Certification and be able to achieve an IAM Level II Certification within 6 months of
  hire date.
• Must have or obtain an active DoD Secret Security Clearance by date of hire
  

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience with DevOps Tools Helm, Gitlab, Artifactory, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Have experience with Cloud Platforms
• Have experience with Elastic
• Have experience with Linux and Kubernetes
• Ability to properly document all systems security implementation, operations and maintenance activities and update as necessary
• Ability to create auditable evidence of security measures
• Be familiar with DCO/Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)-guiding security policies and procedures

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain the required level clearance by date of hire.
• Must have a valid Drivers License.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ