Cybersecurity Engineer 3

- 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.

• - 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

Fill the skill matrix below:

Skill

Amount

Candidate's No. of years 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

Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to operate calmly under pressure and manage multiple security tickets

Required

8

Proficiency in writing SPL (Splunk Processing Language)

Required

8

Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, EDR, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Required

8

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

Required

8

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