cFocus Software

Federal cybersecurity, cross-domain, geospatial IT services

Detection Engineer

Security Operations & Incident ResponseConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, DC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Active Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience conducting proactive threat hunting or adversary emulation.
At least 2 years of experience forming hypotheses, querying large datasets, and identifying advanced persistent threat behavior.
At least 2 years of experience using scripting languages including Python and PowerShell to develop new tools.
At least 2 years of experience developing detections in a security information and event management system using Splunk Enterprise Security or Microsoft Sentinel.

cFocus Software seeks a Detection Engineer to join our program supporting the Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AOUSC). This position is Hybrid with the onsite location being in Washington, DC. This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:

Active Public Trust clearance
B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
3+ years’ experience conducting proactive threat hunting or adversary emulation.
2+ years demonstrated experience forming hypothesis, querying large datasets and identifying APT behavior.
2+ years’ experience in scripting languages including Python and PowerShell to develop new tools.
2+ years’ experience with demonstrated proficiency developing detections in a SIEM (utilizing Splunk ES or Microsoft Sentinel).

About the Company

cFocus Software

Federal cybersecurity, cross-domain, geospatial IT services

cFocus Software provides cybersecurity, cross-domain, geospatial, and IT services to federal government agencies. It designs and manages security architectures, conducts risk assessments, ensures compliance, and delivers IT and geospatial data solutions tailored to federal requirements. The company differentiates itself through 18+ years of government-focused experience across dozens of agencies and established, government-facing delivery processes. Its goal is to help federal agencies protect, operate, and optimize their IT and geospatial capabilities for secure and compliant government operations.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Largo, FL
Founded: 2006

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