Cyber Security Engineer 3

Richmond, VA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
Full Time
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Analytical Skill
  • Auditing
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Security
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Computer Networking
  • Computer Science
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cyber Security
  • Dashboard
  • Firewall
  • Good Clinical Practice
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • HIPAA
  • Incident Management
  • Information Technology
  • Log Analysis
  • Management
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Network
  • Normalization
  • Problem Solving
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Reporting
  • SIEM
  • Splunk
  • SPL
  • System On A Chip
  • Threat Analysis
  • Use Cases
  • Writing

Summary

Candidates local to Richmond, VA only apply

**Candidates with Independent work visa ony apply**

Position Description:

Cybersecurity Engineer

The Cybersecurity Engineer develops and implements advanced cyber defense solutions for the agency, safeguards the infrastructure, and assures that the system is built to specification and is 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


Skills Table:

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 ATT&CK) and security compliance standards (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, or SOC 2).
Required
8Years

 

Bachelor’s 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
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  • Dice Id: 91103975A
  • Position Id: 9096023
  • Posted 1 day ago
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