Cybersecurity Splunk SIEM EDR Solution Computer Science Engineer (Jobs in Richmond Requirement id 158764 Job title Engineer Job location in Richmond, VA Skills required Cyber Security, Splunk, SIEM, EDR Solution Computer Science Open Date 31-Jul-2026 Close Date Job type Contract Duration 11 Months Compensation DOE Status requirement --- Job interview type --- Email Recruiter:coolsoft Job Description Engineer: Cyber Security, Splunk, SIEM, EDR Solution Computer Science Start date :08/31/2026 End Date :06/30/2027 Submission deadline : 8/4/2026 Client Info : VDOT Note: *Agency Interview Type: In Person Only *Work Arrangement: Onsite Description: Cybersecurity Engineer 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 Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 158764 while calling. EOE Protected Veterans/Disability