About this opportunity
Insight Global lists this Splunk Cybersecurity Engineer opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job 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 (dependent on years of experience)
Required Skills & Experience:
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
Nice to Have Skills & Experience:
Splunk Core Certified User certification
Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User certification
Additional cybersecurity certifications Advanced experience with Splunk Enterprise Security
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.
Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
Who can apply
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