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Senior Network Security Engineer CYNET SYSTEMS
Mechanicsville, VA3 days ago
- $80–$85 Per Hour
- Temporary
- Contractor
- Part-time
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Skills
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Cloud Computingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computer Hackingunmatched
- Computer Scienceunmatched
- Computer Securityunmatched
- Enterprise Protectionunmatched
- Firewallsunmatched
- GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
- Huntingunmatched
- Incident Responseunmatched
- Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
- Internet Securityunmatched
- Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
- Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
- Network Monitoringunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- Security Analysisunmatched
- Security Attacksunmatched
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)unmatched
- Security Monitoringunmatched
- Splunkunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Telecommunicationsunmatched
- Use Casesunmatched
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 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| Skills | Required | Minimum Experience | Candidate Experience | Last Used |
| 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 Telecommunication&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 |
| Questions | Questions | Answers |
| Question 1 | Client security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment? | |
| Question 2 | What is your candidate's email address? |
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Richmond, VA |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Website | https://www.tscti.com/careers-0 |
About Company
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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