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Computer Security System Specialist

ApolisWashington, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 23, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This contract role offers significant growth and skill development in computer security, allowing you to leverage your extensive SOC and incident response experience. You'll thrive in this hybrid position if you're a seasoned specialist eager to contribute to critical security operations. Apply today to join a reputable organization and make a tangible impact.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Washington, DC, United States
Posted
2 days ago

Job Description

Role: Computer Security System Specialist (Level-I/II/III)
Location: Hybrid- 4 days onsite in Washington, DC

Employment Type: 6-12 Months Contract

 Level 3 Computer Security System Specialist

Job description:

·         Must haves-

  • Able to obtain public trust
  • 7+ years of SOC experience
  • 3+ years working in a senior/lead capacity
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field is preferred..
  • Splunk Fundamentals I & II Certification and one or more advanced Certifications, including, but not limited to: CISSP, GCIH, GCIA
  • Direct experience executing Incident Handling and Response activities.
  • Understanding of Security tools and the Security Stack.
  • Working knowledge of Splunk. Basic understanding of network protocols and packet analysis tools.
  • Cyber Security background.


Level 2 Computer Security System Specialist

Must haves-

  • Able to obtain public trust
  • 6 years of security intrusion detection examination experience.
  • Experience in security intrusion detection examination involving a range of security technologies that product logging data; to include wide area networks host and Network IPS/IDS/HIPs traffic event review, server web log analysis, raw data logs; the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
  • Working experience with Splunk SIEM.
  • At least three (3) years’ experience working at a senior level, performing analytics examination of logs.
  • Console events and creating advance queries methods in Splunk or advance Grep skills, firewall ACL review, examining Snort based IDS events, Pcaps, web server log review, in SIEM environments.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field is perferred.
  • Splunk Fundamentals I & II Certification

 

Level 1 Computer Security System Specialist

Must have

  • Able to obtain public trust
  • 2-3+ years of SOC experience.
  • Direct experience executing Incident Handling and Response activities. Understanding of Security tools an the Security Stack.
  • Working knowledge of Splunk.
  • Basic understanding of network protocols and packet analysis tools.
  • Cyber Security background.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field is perferred.
  • Splunk Fundamentals I & II Certification

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