Cybersecurity SME Security Clearance

Position: Cybersecurity SME with Security Clearance
Cybersecurity SME (ISSM)

Location:

Chantilly, VA (Onsite)
Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (client not sponsoring FSP)

Experience:

5+ years
Salary: $225,000 - $275,000 About the Role
Join Maralyze as a key player in our client's cybersecurity operations, working across Cyber Defense, Cyber Assurance, Cyber Assessment, and Cyber Engineering to ensure a 360-degree security approach. You'll collaborate across teams to eliminate gaps and duplication, promote alignment, and drive a cohesive cybersecurity strategy. What You'll Do
Lead threat detection, incident response, and security event analysis
Analyze network traffic using packet capture and protocol analysis
Develop and maintain detection capabilities using Splunk Enterprise
Monitor and analyze AWS cloud environments (Cloud Trail, Cloud Watch)
Collaborate across cyber teams to identify gaps and drive strategic alignment
Design and maintain IDS/IPS technologies
Perform security event log analysis (Windows event logging, Syslog)
Create automation scripts to enhance cyber defense operations

Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in offensive or defensive cyber operations
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Power Shell, Bash)

Experience with Splunk Enterprise, including Splunk certifications
Strong understanding of network protocols, packet capture analysis, and network analysis

Experience with AWS cloud logging (Cloud Trail, Cloud Watch)
Expertise in security event log analysis (Windows event logging, Syslog)
Strong understanding of threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security architecture
Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications:

OSCP, GIAC, CEH, BCPEN, CompTIA CySA+, Pen Test+, (ISC)², CISSP, or CSSLP
Knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST security standards
Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining IDS/IPS technologies
Hands-on experience with offensive security tools (Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike)

What We Offer
Competitive salary: $225,000 - $275,000 (based on experience and education)
6% 401(k) match + 4% annual profit sharing
Comprehensive health insurance
25 days PTO + 11 federal holidays
Mission-critical work supporting national security

How to Apply

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