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# Cybersecurity Engineer (Splunk)

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Log Analysis, Security Information and Event Management, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cybercrime, Splunk
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/09457D00CBDE4AD288FE44586DD3E878/job/

## About the Role

* 8+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience operating, building, and investigating threats within a SIEM or Splunk environment * 8+ years of experience writing SPL (Splunk Processing Language) queries * Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, EDR, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Experience with threat detection, threat hunting, and incident response * Knowledge of security frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK * Understanding of compliance standards such as NIST, HIPAA, and SOC 2 * Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills * Ability to operate effectively under pressure while managing multiple security tickets and incidents Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field * Splunk Core Certified User certification * Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User certification * Additional cybersecurity certifications Advanced experience with Splunk Enterprise Security

## Description

Insight Global is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer 3 for a top public sector transportation client. This candidate will support and enhance a Splunk Enterprise Security environment by monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in SIEM operations, threat hunting, SPL query development, incident response, log analysis, and security monitoring. This individual will work closely with infrastructure, network, and IT teams to strengthen security visibility, onboard new log sources, improve threat detection capabilities, and ensure compliance with established security standards. This is an excellent opportunity to work on advanced cybersecurity initiatives while helping protect critical enterprise infrastructure from emerging threats. The pay rate for this role is $50-60/hr


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