Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Washington, DC - Remote/Hybrid - On Approval based
Duration: 1 + 4 Option Years
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement SIEM & SOAR solutions for monitoring and response automation
- Deploy and manage EDR / NDR tools for endpoint and network threat detection
- Oversee syslog and centralized log management systems
- Administer Microsoft Defender suite & M365 Security controls
- Implement Azure Security (Defender for Cloud) solutions
- Configure and maintain Cisco firewalls and network security
- Support Continuous Monitoring (CDM tools) and security operations
- Automate security tasks using PowerShell scripting
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR
- Expertise in Microsoft Security stack (M365, Defender, Azure Security)
- Experience in log management / syslog environments
- Solid knowledge of Cisco networking & firewalls
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting
Senior-Level Validation (Must-Have)
- Demonstrated end-to-end implementation (design deployment optimization)
- Hands-on experience (not just monitoring/support roles)
- Ownership of security architecture and incident response workflows
- Proven expertise across Microsoft M365, Identity Management, Linux/Windows, and Cisco networking
- Experience in enterprise or regulated environments preferred