Cybersecurity Engineer – SIEM / Splunk

Electrosoft · Richmond, VA, Columbus, OH · Engineering

Posted 2026-08-18

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Cybersecurity Engineer – SIEM / Splunk

Position Summary

Electrosoft is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Enterprise Log Management (ELM) to support a large-scale DoD cybersecurity environment.

The engineer will provide architecture, engineering, administration, content development, troubleshooting, integration, and sustainment support for Splunk Core and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES).

Key Responsibilities

Research, plan, install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and back up components of the enterprise Splunk ELM/SIEM environment.

Enhance ELM and SIEM architecture by incorporating new data feeds, products, and security capabilities.

Integrate security event and data feeds into the Splunk environment.

Develop and implement SIEM use cases to improve cybersecurity situational awareness.

Develop customized dashboards, reports, data monitors, active channels, trends, correlation rules, and other SIEM content.

Analyze threat information from logs, IDS, intelligence reporting, vendor sources, and other cybersecurity sources.

Identify and elevate high-threat events to incident responders.

Perform event analysis and tuning to improve detection capabilities and reduce false positives.

Support the development and optimization of security rules and correlation capabilities.

Perform upgrades, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of SIEM infrastructure.

Conduct network and capacity analysis to ensure the environment can support anticipated event volumes.

Analyze endpoint availability and data-collection capabilities.

Define and maintain appropriate user roles and access.

Evaluate data-storage requirements and their impact on SIEM architecture.

Support Security Test and Evaluation and Information Assurance assessments.

Review DoD policies and assess their impact on SIEM and cybersecurity architecture.

Develop and maintain technical standards, security architecture documentation, SOPs, and implementation documentation.

Conduct research and market analysis of emerging cybersecurity and SIEM technologies.

Provide technical training, briefings, and knowledge transfer to Government and contractor personnel.

Basic Qualifications:

Seven (7) years of relevant IT experience

DOD Secret Clearance

Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission

Primary DCWF Work Role 521: Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support

Proficiency Level: Intermediate

Secondary DCWF Work Role 451: System Administrator

Proficiency Level: Intermediate

Computing Environment: Linux+, Splunk Administrator

Experience creating custom dashboards and reports in Splunk using threat data.

Experience in the integration and sustainment of Splunk Core and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES).

The actual base salary offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant years and depth of experience, skills and qualifications, education, certifications, internal equity, and the specific requirements of the position. Candidates should not assume they will be offered the top of the posted range, as compensation is based on the individual qualifications and overall fit for the role.

Salary Range

$140,000—$150,000 USD

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