Content Developer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashburn, VA
Salary
$131,300–$237,350 / yr
Posted
75 days ago

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Similar $172k
This role $184k
$117k most similar roles pay here $250k

This role pays more than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $142,350–$201,600 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $184k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 245 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 235 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Content Developer

Leidos seeks a seasoned Content Developer for its cyber security IDIQ vehicle, focusing on proactive threat detection and analysis. This role involves developing custom content within Splunk SIEM using advanced SPL language to detect threats, creating correlation rules based on use cases, and managing data models. The developer will also train junior staff, mentor analysts, and provide expert guidance during briefings. Essential skills include extensive experience in incident detection, malware analysis, and cyber forensics, alongside deep knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and security methodologies. Preferred qualifications involve cloud security monitoring expertise, Splunk certifications, and proficiency with Python scripting for custom solutions. This position demands a high level of technical acumen to address complex cybersecurity challenges at scale.

What you'll do

  • Capture use cases and develop Splunk correlation rules for continuous monitoring.
  • Develop and manage Splunk data models to enhance threat detection capabilities.
  • Create custom regex patterns to generate knowledge objects for security analysis.
  • Write advanced SPL using macros, lookups, and network security signatures like SNORT.
  • Train junior staff and mentor them in incident detection and response techniques.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and at least 12 years of experience or MS Degree with 10 years of experience.
  • Extensive experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, and cyber forensics.
  • Expert knowledge in multiple cybersecurity areas such as intrusion prevention, access control, and protocol analysis.
  • Advanced skills in developing Splunk correlation rules using tstats and data models for threat detection.
  • Experience creating and maintaining Splunk knowledge objects and data models.
  • Proficient in regex creation for pattern matching and custom SPL development.
  • Expertise in configuring and implementing technical security solutions and analyzing large-scale security log data.

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