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Content Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

SIEM Content Developer

Fort Belvoir, VA

$139K - $144K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Amyx is looking to hire a SIEM Content Developer. This positions will be in support for the Defense Logistics Agency. Majority of the work at the Government facility located at DLA Land and Maritime ...

SIEM Content Developer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$139K - $144K/yr

Five (5) years of relevant IT experienceThree (3) years working with a SIEM in a content development or Incident Response role.Three (3) years of System and/or Network Administration ...

SIEM Content Developer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$139K - $144K/yr

Three (3) years working with a SIEM in a content development or Incident Response role. * Three (3) years of System and/or Network Administration experience * Understanding of various log formats

SIEM Content Developer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$139K - $144K/yr

Three (3) years working with a SIEM in a content development or Incident Response role. * Three (3) years of System and/or Network Administration experience * Understanding of various log formats

Content Development Associate

Alexandria, VA

$131K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As aKME.digital Content Development Associate, you will write and edit marketing content, particularly blogs and website copy, for a variety of businesses. You will also collaborate with our close ...

Content Development Associate

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$131K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a KME.digital Content Development Associate , you will write and edit marketing content, particularly blogs and website copy, for a variety of businesses. You will also collaborate with our close ...

Content Development Associate

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$131K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a KME.digital Content Development Associate, you will write and edit marketing content, particularly blogs and website copy, for a variety of businesses. You will also collaborate with our close ...

Senior Proposal Content Developer

Herndon, VA · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... engineer complex, multi-shot prompts to produce high-fidelity content. * Content Evaluation ... Exceptional ability to critically evaluate, fact-check, and elevate AI-generated content to ensure ...

TikTok Content Creator

Mclean, VA · On-site

$124K - $129K/yr

GOBook.me is looking for a brilliant TikTok content creator who can make their brand's TikTok account impactful, educational, and extremely viral content that will help spread awareness to even more ...

Content Writer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$75K - $130K/yr

You'll partner closely with UX designers, developers, and product managers to create content that improves understanding, builds trust, and drives adoption of digital services used by millions.

Content Writer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$75K - $130K/yr

You'll partner closely with UX designers, developers, and product managers to create content that improves understanding, builds trust, and drives adoption of digital services used by millions.

Content Writer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$75K - $130K/yr

You'll partner closely with UX designers, developers, and product managers to create content that improves understanding, builds trust, and drives adoption of digital services used by millions.

Proposal Content Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$119K - $199K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented AI-Enabled Proposal Content Developer to join our team. This is a hybrid position, requiring onsite presence on an as-needed basis with ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for content engineer in Virginia is $115,615.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,900.00 and $126,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Content Engineer is responsible for structuring, organizing, and optimizing digital content for delivery across various platforms. They work at the intersection of content strategy, technology, and user experience, ensuring that content is reusable, scalable, and efficiently managed. This role often involves working with content management systems (CMS), metadata, taxonomy, and automation tools to enhance content workflows. Content Engineers collaborate closely with designers, developers, and content creators to improve content accessibility and searchability. Their goal is to make content more adaptable and efficient for both internal teams and end users.

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Content Engineers often start by focusing on content modeling, management, and delivery, collaborating with developers, designers, and content strategists. With experience, professionals in this role may advance to lead content engineering teams, specialize in areas like content architecture, or transition into related positions such as Digital Experience Manager or Solutions Architect. The evolving nature of digital content means there are frequently opportunities to work on innovative projects and expand skills in new technologies. As organizations place increasing importance on structured content and omnichannel delivery, there is strong potential for growth and advancement in this field.

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SIEM Content Developer

Amyx, Inc.

Fort Belvoir, VA

$139K - $144K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

Amyx is looking to hire a SIEM Content Developer. This positions will be in support for the Defense Logistics Agency.

Majority of the work at the Government facility located at DLA Land and Maritime, 3990 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia or HDIFC 74 N Washington Ave Battle Creek, MI.


The SIEM Lead will be responsible for researching and developing new threat detection use cases based on emerging threats, threat intelligence research and Threat Detection Analyst feedback. The SIEM Lead will work with stakeholders and cybersecurity tool SMEs to identify gaps in security protection and analytics capabilities. The SIEM Lead will develop custom scripts to enhance SIEM functionality. The SIEM lead will review quality of data feeds and recommend and/or implement improvements. The SIEM lead will collaborate with stakeholders to identify critical systems and application components to develop alerting priorities and create signatures tailored to individual programs and applications.


Minimum Requirements:

• Five (5) years of relevant IT experience

•Three (3) years working with a SIEM in a content development or Incident Response role.
• Three (3) years of System and/or Network Administration experience
• Understanding of various log formats
• Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Strong understanding of network architecture
• Experience developing and maintaining scripts (preferably using Powershell, Python or SPL)
• Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
• Must possess a current DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission.
• Must have Baseline Certification for IT-II and CNDSP/CSSP-IR when on boarding and must have one of the “Computer Network Defense” CE Certifications within six (6) months of on-boarding.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Roth
  • Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • PTO
  • 11 Holidays
  • Professional Development Reimbursement

Please contact talent@amyx.com with any questions!

Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.


Physical Demands
Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.