Why This Role Stands Out
This Cybersecurity Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your Splunk expertise and directly contribute to safeguarding a reputable organization. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical skills, a passion for threat hunting, and a desire to grow within a dedicated technology team. Apply now to join Caresoft and make a significant impact!
Quick Overview
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Richmond, VA, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
AWSSOC 2SplunkAzureGoogle CloudHIPAA
Job Description
Title: Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Richmond, VA 23219 (Onsite)
Duration: Long-Term
Location: Richmond, VA 23219 (Onsite)
Duration: Long-Term
Overview:
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.
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.
Skills Required:
Experience in cybersecurity, specifically operating, building, and investigating threats within a SIEM or Splunk.
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to operate calmly under pressure and manage multiple security tickets.
Proficiency in writing SPL (Splunk Processing Language).
Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, EDR, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and security compliance standards (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, or SOC 2).
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience in cybersecurity, specifically operating, building, and investigating threats within a SIEM or Splunk.
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to operate calmly under pressure and manage multiple security tickets.
Proficiency in writing SPL (Splunk Processing Language).
Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, EDR, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and security compliance standards (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, or SOC 2).
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
Nice to have:
Relevant certifications such as Splunk Core Certified User, Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User, are highly preferred.
Relevant certifications such as Splunk Core Certified User, Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User, are highly preferred.
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