Cybersecurity Engineer

💼What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity solutions and security architectures.
• Configure and manage security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint security, EDR/XDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, email security, and identity security solutions.
• Develop and maintain secure configurations and security baselines for servers, workstations, network devices, applications, and cloud environments.
• Implement security controls based on organizational risk, industry standards, and business requirements.
• Evaluate new technologies and architectures for security risks and recommend appropriate safeguards.
• Support secure network segmentation, access controls, encryption, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
• Assist with the secure design and implementation of cloud and hybrid infrastructure.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security configuration reviews.
  • Monitor security events, alerts, logs, and other indicators of potential compromise.
  • Implement and maintain identity and access management controls.
  • Participate in security architecture reviews for new systems, applications, infrastructure, and technology initiatives.
  • Maintain and tune cybersecurity tools and technologies to improve detection and protection capabilities.
  • Maintain accurate cybersecurity architecture diagrams, system documentation, configurations, and security records.
  • Work collaboratively with IT, infrastructure, networking, application development, and business teams.

🧠What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, systems engineering, information assurance, or a related field.
• Experience working within the Defense Industrial Base.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat management, vulnerability management, and defense-in-depth.
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

⭐Bonus Points

• Experience with cloud security platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with Microsoft GCC High and Entra ID.
• Experience with multi-layered security architectures across on-premise, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. 
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or comparable solutions.
• Experience with EDR/XDR platforms and enterprise endpoint security.
• Knowledge of security frameworks including CMMC, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, or equivalent.
• Relevant professional certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or equivalent.