VDOT Cybersecurity Engineer 3

TALENT Software Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support Splunk SIEM, monitor logs, and detect threats. You will build and tune detection content, analyze security events, and coordinate incident response with IT teams.

The role emphasizes log analysis, threat hunting, and writing Splunk queries to identify malicious activity, ensuring log integrity and timely remediation. Richmond, VA offers a vibrant tech scene and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing security logs across network, endpoint, and cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of threat hunting workflows and incident lifecycle.
• Proficiency in writing Splunk SPL queries to detect threats and anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network and system logs for unusual activity.
• Develop and tune Splunk correlation searches, alerts, and dashboards.
• Investigate incidents and coordinate remediation with IT and security teams.
• Create detection content and playbooks using threat intel and MITRE frameworks.
• Assist with log onboarding, parsing, and data normalization across the SIEM.

Skills

Log analysis

Threat hunting

Splunk queries

Analytical thinking

Tools

Splunk Enterprise Security

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.

Join us in Richmond, VA, a vibrant city known for its rich history and dynamic tech community, where you can grow your career in cybersecurity while enjoying a great quality of life.