Cybersecurity Engineer

DataStaff, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k plan

Paid leave

Job summary

DataStaff, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer for a long-term contract, onsite. You will develop and implement advanced cyber defense solutions, safeguard infrastructure, and ensure deployment to specification.

The ideal candidate will support Splunk SIEM, with strong log analysis, threat hunting, and SPL query writing to identify and contain threats. Excellent problem solving and communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 8+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in SIEM or Splunk.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Threat detection and monitoring of network, endpoint, and cloud events.
• Develop, tune, and manage Splunk correlation searches, alerts, and dashboards.
• Lead incident response and remediation with IT and security teams.
• Develop detection and response use cases based on threat intel and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Onboard new data sources and ensure log integrity across the SIEM.
• Support audit readiness with SIEM evidence and compliance reporting.

Skills

Splunk SPL

Threat detection

Incident response

Networking security

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Splunk

Job description

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA.

*This position is onsite

Job Description

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.

Our client is 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

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8 years - Minimum of 8+ years of hands‑on experience in cybersecurity, specifically operating, building, and investigating threats within a SIEM or Splunk.
• 8 Years - Excellent critical thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Ability to operate calmly under pressure and manage multiple security tickets.
• 8 Years - Proficiency in writing SPL (Splunk Processing Language)
• 8 Years - Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, EDR, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• 8 Years - Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and security compliance standards (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, or SOC 2).

Desired Skills

• 8 Years - Relevant certifications such as Splunk Core Certified User, Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User, are highly preferred.

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.