Cybersecurity Engineer 3

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

Job summary

Delan Associates, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer 3 to develop and implement advanced cyber defense solutions, safeguard infrastructure, and ensure deployment to spec.

You will support Splunk SIEM, leveraging Splunk Enterprise Security to monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to security events, specializing in log analysis, threat hunting, and writing Splunk queries. The role requires 8+ years in cybersecurity, strong problem-solving and communication, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in SIEM or Splunk.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication under pressure.
• Proficiency in SPL (Splunk Processing Language).
• Strong networking, firewall, EDR, and cloud knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and security standards (NIST/HIPAA/SOC 2).
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IT or related field.
• Certifications such as Splunk Core Certified User or Advanced Power User are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Threat Detection & Monitoring: Continuously monitor network, endpoint, and cloud events for threats.
• Splunk Management: Create and tune correlation searches, alerts, and dashboards.
• Incident Response: Investigate incidents, gather forensic evidence, and remediate threats.
• Use Case Development: Develop detection/response playbooks using threat intel and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Log Integration: Onboard data sources; ensure log parsing and normalization.
• Compliance & Reporting: Support audit readiness with SIEM controls documentation.

Skills

Splunk SPL

Threat hunting

Log analysis

Incident response

MITRE ATT&CK

Networking

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Cybersecurity Engineer 3

Richmond, VA 23219

Duration: 12+ months

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

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 GCP). Required 8 Years
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and security compliance standards (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, or SOC 2). Required 8 Years
• 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