Cyber Security Engineer -- EX35495922860

Compunnel Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to broaden and strengthen core engineering functions that enable an effective SOC model, including SIEM/SOAR integration, identity and endpoint security, secure baselines, and cloud/enterprise architecture support.

The role works with IT operations, application teams, and SOC analysts in a dynamic security organization. Hands-on experience, process improvement, and strong documentation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SIEM engineering and detection engineering experience.
• Strong identity security understanding (IAM, SSO, MFA, privileged access).
• Automation and scripting with PowerShell or Python; SOAR familiarity.
• Experience with securing Windows/Linux, networks, and cloud workloads.
• Familiarity with CIS/DISA STIG baselines and security frameworks (NIST CSF/RMF/CJIS).
• Exposure to security operations in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Broaden and strengthen core engineering functions across SOC operations.
• Lead SIEM/SOAR integration and detection engineering efforts.
• Collaborate with IT operations, application teams, and SOC analysts.
• Develop secure baselines and support cloud and enterprise architecture.
• Document processes and maintain security engineering artifacts.

Skills

SIEM Engineering

Detection Engineering

Identity Security

Automation & Scripting

Incident Response Engineering

Security Compliance

Tools

Splunk

LogRhythm

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

The Cybersecurity Engineer will help broaden and strengthen core engineering functions that enable an effective SOC model, including SIEM/SOAR integration, identity and endpoint security engineering, secure configuration baselines, and cloud and enterprise architecture support. This role partners with IT operations, application teams, and SOC analysts while operating within an evolving security organization. Success in this role requires adaptability, process improvement experience, strong documentation habits, and a hands-on technical mindset.

Must Have

• Hand on experience with SIEM Engineering & Detection Engineering
• Security Engineering + Identity Security
• Automation & Security Engineering (powershell, python, SOAR)

Required Qualification

• 10+ years of experience in security engineering, security operations, or systems engineering with cybersecurity responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, LogRhythm, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar technologies.
• Experience with log onboarding, security monitoring, and detection engineering.
• Strong understanding of identity security, including IAM, SSO, MFA, privileged access management, and role-based access design.
• Experience securing Windows and Linux environments, network infrastructure, and cloud workloads.
• Experience implementing secure configuration baselines using CIS, DISA STIG, or comparable frameworks.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.
• Understanding of incident response engineering requirements, including visibility, forensic readiness, and data access considerations.
• Experience working within regulated environments and security compliance frameworks such as NIST CSF, RMF, CJIS, or similar standards.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience supporting large enterprise or public-sector environments.
• Familiarity with SOAR platforms and security automation architecture.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools and remediation workflow engineering.
• Experience supporting hybrid security operations models involving internal teams and external service providers.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, GCIA, GCED, GCSA, AWS Security Specialty, or Azure Security certifications.