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Cybersecurity Engineer 3

Richmond, VA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

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12 Weeks

On-site

Depends on Experience

Syntricate

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CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER
CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER
SECURITY ENGINEER
SIEM ENGINEER
SOC ENGINEER
CYBER DEFENSE ENGINEER
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
SPLUNK CORE CERTIFIED USER
SPLUNK CORE CERTIFIED ADVANCED POWER USER
SIEM
SPLUNK
COMPLIANCE
NIST
HIPAA
SOC 2

Summary

Hi,

Title: Cybersecurity Engineer 3
Duration: 12+ months
Position Type: contract
Location: Richmond, VA
Interview Type: In Person Only
Onsite

Skills:

Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience
Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, specifically operating, building, and investigating threats within a SIEM or Splunk.	Required	8	Years
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to operate calmly under pressure and manage multiple security tickets	Required	8	Years
Proficiency in writing SPL (Splunk Processing Language)	Required	8	Years
Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, EDR, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).	Required	8	Years
Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., MITRE Telecommunication&CK) and security compliance standards (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, or SOC 2).	Required	8	Years
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.	Required
Relevant certifications such as Splunk Core Certified User, Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User, are highly preferred.	Highly desired	8	Years

Description: The Cybersecurity Engineer develops and implements advanced cyber defense solutions for the agency, safeguards the infrastructure, and ensures that the system is built to specification and deployed successfully.
We are seeking a highly analytical and technically proficient Cybersecurity Engineer supporting Splunk SIEM. You will play a critical role in defending our organization against cyber threats by leveraging Splunk Enterprise Security to monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to security events. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in log analysis, threat hunting, and writing Splunk queries to identify and contain malicious activity.
Key Responsibilities:

Threat Detection & Monitoring: Continuously monitor network traffic, endpoint logs, and cloud security events for anomalous behavior and potential security incidents.
Splunk Management: Create, maintain, and tune Splunk correlation searches, alerts, and dashboards to minimize false positives and improve detection capabilities.
Incident Response: Investigate potential security incidents, follow forensic evidence, and collaborate with IT and network teams to remediate threats.
Use Case Development: Develop and refine detection and response playbooks based on threat intelligence and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
Log Integration: Work with infrastructure teams to onboard new data sources, ensuring log integrity, parsing, and normalization across the SIEM platform.
Compliance & Reporting: Support audit readiness by collecting SIEM control evidence and generating compliance reports aligned with internal policies and standards.

Kind Regards,
Faizan Shakeel
Syntricate Technologies Inc.
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Position Id: 26-03077
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About Syntricate

We are here to analyze and resolve the most intricate processes and deliver market’s best solution and services to your business problems.

Syntricate Technologies is an Information Technology and Business Consulting company that offers comprehensive solutions to our clients for Quality Assurance, Validation, Regulatory, Business Analysis and Project Management services. Our core values are integrity, delivering value and making positive impact on society. We are committed to our client success and work on high standards to provide the best professional services.

We believe in effective integration of technology to improve business processes. We provide solutions that address the current and long-tern needs of our clients nationwide which range from various industries such as Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Finance and Insurance.

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