Remote SOC Content Engineer

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.\ \ Apex has an opportunity for a Remote SOC Content Engineer. Here are the details: \ \ Position: SOC Content Engineer\ Location: Remote\ Rate: Negotiable based on experience \ Duration: 1 Year + extension\ \ Position Description:\ \ Our client is currently seeking a SOC Content Engineer to join their growing team. The SOC Content Engineer supports the mission of the Security Operations Center. The Content Engineer will work within the Cybersecurity organization to assist in onboarding system and application logs into the Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM). They are responsible for collaborating with Incident Response, Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management teams to develop alerts, reports, dashboards and Indicators of Compromise (IOC).\ \ Qualifications:\ \ \ \ Prior work experience in as SOC and as a Threat Intelligence or Incident Response Analyst.\ \ Strong knowledge of advisory cyber threat actors including Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors, cybercriminal groups, hacktivists, and insider threats.\ \ Working knowledge of Splunk dashboard creation, search and reporting. Splunk Power User certification a plus.\ \ Experience in onboarding and creating content for both On-Premise and SaaS applications.\ \ Knowledge of and experience with standard network logging formats, network management systems and network security monitoring systems, security information and event management, network packet analysis tools and forensic analysis tools\ \ Knowledge of and experience with web proxy, firewalls, IPS, IDS, mail content scanning appliances, enterprise Antivirus solutions, Network Analyzers, and domain name servers desired\ \ Strong knowledge of the various cyber threat intelligence models a must. Such as:\ \ Working knowledge of the Cyber Threat Kill Chain\ \ Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework\ \ Strong knowledge of the various structured analytic techniques a must. Such as: Key Assumptions Check, Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH), High-Impact/Low-Probability Analysis\ \ Demonstrated knowledge in one of more of the following areas: network security principles, host-based security principles, network and system administration, forensic analysis principles, cyber threat intelligence principles, and/or counterintelligence operations\ \ Proven analytical and report-writing abilities\ \ Able to manage competing priorities and work efficiently under pressure\ \ Coding and scripting experience a plus\ \ \ Desired Qualifications:\ \ \ \ Bachelor's degree or equivalent work\ \ Individuals with CISSP, Security+ certifications\ \ Knowledge of Federal compliance requirements and frameworks, including DFARS ITAR NIST 800-171, CMMC level 3 helpful\ \ \ Additional Requirements:\ \ Candidates must be s.\ \ Additional Benefits:\ \ For this opportunity, you will also be eligible for benefits through Apex for the contract period, 401K, medical/health benefits options, a W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit!\ \ \ \ Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .