Model Based Systems Engineer BDP

Northstrat is seeking a highly motivated Model Based Systems Engineer who will play a critical role in ensuring the successful acquisition and management of mission-critical and mission support data sets. You will work closely with our team of experts to design and implement data solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients in the military space. Whether you have experience as a developer, analyst, or engineer, we want to hear from you. Your expertise in this area will be invaluable as we work to provide our clients with the highest quality data solutions possible. The successful candidate will have an understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, as well as experience working with large and complex data sets. They will work closely with our engineers to build and optimize our data pipeline and analytics systems. As a hybrid role, this position will require some on-site work, but you will also have some flexibility to work remotely.

You will be part of a dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about their work and committed to delivering exceptional results. If you are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Conduct threat hunt operations on assigned Big Data Platform(s) – BDP

• Present threat hunt findings through live - interactive remote conference sessions

• Perform data analytics across disparate data sets

• Assist customer(s) with their threat hunting operations

• Perform quality assurance checks on data that is resident on the BDP

• Evaluate and analyze new data feeds to determine relevance and useability of data

• Support BDP analytic requests (data search, visualizations, dashboards..etc)

• Provide real time customer support during normal working hours (BDP support chat room)

• Maintain situational awareness of emerging cyber threats for possible action and notification to an impacted customer(s)

• Support BDP demonstration requests to showcase various capabilities of the platform

• Support BDP training events either in person or virtually

• Provide advice on data enrichment and functions to enhance customer experience

• A current TS/SCI level U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security or similar field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cyber security operations related fields.

• Excellent public speaking, presentation, and customer service skills

• Proficient in various query languages (SQL, Lucene, JEXL, KQL (Kusto and Kibana))

• Must have Python experience

• Experience with dashboarding/visualizations (Power-Bi, Superset, Kibana)

• Familiarity with cloud providers and environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform)

• Knowledge of SIEMs - (e.g., Splunk, Q-Radar, ArcSight, ELK) SOARs (e.g., Sentinel, CORTEX, X-SOAR)

• Must be versed in developing and deploying threat detection signatures and detecting host and network-based intrusions

• Must be able to collect data from a variety of cyber defense resources. (e.g., CVE, OSINT)

• Recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks

• Reading and interpreting signatures (e.g., SNORT, SIGMA, Yara, YML, XML)

• Network traffic analysis methods (e.g.,TCP-DUMP, Wireshark, Bro/Zeek)
• Must be familiar with cyber attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks), and incident response and handling methodologies. (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, LM Killchain)
• Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) tools and applications
• Must be able to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending one average 2 days a week onsite in San Antonio, TX. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• DoD SOC experience is a plus.

• Experience using Jupyter notebooks is a plus

• Open to travel CONUS or OCONUS, if requested by the customer.

Work/Life Balance

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

Flex Time

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.

Individual Benefits Account (IBA)

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee.

The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals. The IBA can be used for such things as:

• Medical and Vision Insurance through United Health Care; Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• 100% Medical Reimbursement
• Time Off with Pay
• Profit Sharing Plan
• 401k
• Educational Benefits
• Additional Income

IBA Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee’s monthly compensation rate. That is, the effective dollar amount of this accrual is in addition to an employee’s salary.

Profit Sharing Plan (PSP)

The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds semi-annually on the employee’s behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee’s compensation. That is, of the 50% accrual in the IBA, half of the amount accrued is applied to the PSP.

Stock Options

Because Northstrat is an employee-owned company, all new employees are offered stock options. Employees have the opportunity to receive additional stock options based on accomplishment of individual performance goals. Stock owners elect the Board of Directors and are directly impacted by the success of the company.

Lifelong Learning

Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through the use of company provided online learning opportunities, periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities.

Bring Your True Self

We embrace diversity and encourage inclusion. We support employee led interest groups and challenge our employees to support others and be their best self. We are so true to our beliefs that we offer employee referral incentives. When you like it here, your friends and family will too!

Northstrat is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.