Cyber Data Automation Engineer

Description

The Amivero Team

Amivero’s team of IT professionals delivers digital   services that elevate the federal government, whether national security or   improved government services. Our human-centered, data-driven approach is   focused on truly understanding the environment and the challenge, and   reimagining with our customer how outcomes can be achieved. 

Our team of technologists leverage modern, agile methods   to design and develop equitable, accessible, and innovative data and software   services that impact hundreds of millions of people. 

As a member of the Amivero team you will use your empathy   for a customer’s situation, your passion for service, your energy for   solutioning, and your bias towards action to bring modernization to very   important, mission-critical, and public service government IT systems.

Special Requirements

• DHS EOD preferred.
• US Citizenship Required to Obtain Public   Trust.
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science,   Information Technology or related field of study + 3 or more years of provide   experience as a Lab Engineer or similar role.

The Gist…

Our Cyber Security Engineer will support our DHS CISA   program. You will be responsible for conducting full development lifecycle of   data that includes requirements from DHS, other OMB initiatives, and provide   support for the whole program. This position also requires building a new   data automation practice on the program to address our client’s most pressing   needs with Cyber Security Threats and Data. You will bring a consultative   approach to data to improve the value of the data that’s being collected by our   customers. This position is also a thought leader in the practice of Big Data   in solving our clients’ cyber security problems, coupled with demonstrated   experience designing and developing enterprise data solutions for large   clients by providing a new approach to the team, presenting white papers and   other solutions. 

What Your Day Might Include…

• Develop efficient processes to collect,   ingest, and transform data from various sources into Splunk.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and availability.
• Configure and maintain continuous and accurate   data ingestion into Splunk.
• Develop complex Splunk searches and   dashboards.
• Design and maintain Splunk data models to   support efficient searches and analysis.
• Collaborate with other developers, share   findings, and report methodologies within documentation and productive   discussion.
• Utilize Agile Methodologies with Continuous   Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipelines
• Utilize GIT Commands for version control and   delivery via platforms such as Azure Devops, GitLab, etc.
• Script innovative tools to further the   capabilities of the solution via Python.
• Automate manual processes using Python, BASH,   PowerShell or other scripting languages.
• Review, Identify, Analyze data from multiple   source Cybersecurity tools at multiple agencies. 
• Interpret data, analyze results using   statistical techniques and support data trends based on the customer needs. 
• Develop and implement databases, data   collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize   statistical efficiency and quality.
• Acquire data from primary and other data   sources and maintain databases/data systems.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or   patterns in complex datasets.
• Analyze source data and types, identify data   requirements for destination systems. 
• Analyze, interpret, and develop data models on   data based on Data Dictionary & Logical Data Models guidance. 
• Locate and define new process improvement   opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

You’ll Bring These   Qualifications…

• Bachelor's Degree complete or in progress preferably in computer science, data science, or closely related field. +
• Experience with scripting languages like Java, Python, Bash, PowerShell, R
• Familiarity working with various API response types such as JSON and XML
• Familiarity with Splunk platform including Universal Forwarders.
• Experience developing complex queries and searches within Splunk.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data processing such as data integrity issues, parsing errors, or query performance problems.
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems, theorize root causes, and develop creative solutions.
• Proven ability to use multiple REST API authentication types, knowledge of REST methods, and ability to mine APIs to meet data requirements.
• Proficient at queries, report writing and presenting findings.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience understanding organizational needs, proposing solutions, and managing project execution efforts designed to deliver overall program benefits for Government Agencies
• Experience collaborating with US Government Agencies, state or local governments, or commercial entities to develop IT service program maturity in accordance with Federal IT mandates and best practices.
• Experience in conducting assessments of an Enterprise by reviewing technical documentation, conducting interviews and workshops to identify gaps and develop a tailored solution is highly desired.
• Demonstrated interest in security solution design using existing as well as emerging technologies to deliver enterprise solutions.

Desired Certifications

• Splunk Certifications (Core, Power User, Advanced Power User, etc.)
• Cloud platform certifications (AWS Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals)
• Security certification such as Security+

EOE/M/F/VET/DISABLED

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Amivero complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.