Cybersecurity Engineer

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Richmond, VA is seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Engineer to design and implement advanced defense solutions, with emphasis on Splunk SIEM, log analysis, and incident response. You will collaborate with IT teams to deploy secure architectures and monitor for threats.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in cybersecurity, proficiency in SPL, experience with cloud platforms, and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in SIEM/environments.
• Strong SPL and log analysis skills.
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and network security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Threat detection and monitoring across network, endpoints, and cloud logs.
• Manage Splunk correlation searches, alerts, and dashboards.
• Investigate incidents and coordinate remediation with IT teams.
• Develop detection and response playbooks based on MITRE ATT&CK.
• Onboard new data sources and ensure log normalization in SIEM.
• Support audit readiness with SIEM evidence and compliance reporting.

Skills

Splunk

SPL (Splunk Processing Language)

Threat hunting

Incident response

Log analysis

Networking fundamentals

Cloud platforms knowledge

MITRE ATT&CK

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Splunk Enterprise Security

Job description

Title: Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite)

Duration: 10 Months

Interview: In Person Only

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. 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 Telecommunication&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:

• Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on 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 GCP).
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., MITRE Telecommunication&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.
• Relevant certifications such as Splunk Core Certified User, Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User, are highly preferred. (Highly Desired)