Title: Programmer – Network Security Engineering
Location: Vienna, VA (REMOTE)
Duration: Initial 6-month duration with possible extensions
Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Cyber Security Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled Programmer to join our Cybersecurity Technology Services team, with a focus on Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Networks Security Configuration Management (SCM), and cloud security platforms. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining automation, integrations, and tooling that enhance our security posture across endpoint, network, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain automation scripts and applications to support security operations, configuration management, and policy enforcement across Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto SCM, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
Integrate APIs from Microsoft Defender XDR, Palo Alto Panorama/SCM, and cloud-native security tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub) into internal systems and dashboards.
Build and maintain data pipelines for ingesting and normalizing logs into SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk).
Collaborate with cloud and security engineers to implement secure configurations, monitor compliance, and respond to threats in hybrid environments.
Automate remediation workflows and support SOAR integrations for incident response.
Monitor platform health, performance, and configuration drift across cloud and on-prem environments.
Document code, integration processes, and platform configurations for operational transparency and audit readiness.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go.
Experience with Microsoft Defender APIs, Palo Alto Networks SCM/Panorama APIs, and cloud security APIs (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform).
Solid understanding of cloud security principles, IAM, network segmentation, and compliance frameworks.
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Hugo, GitHub).
Experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, PCNSE, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or CISSP.
Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud security architectures.
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST frameworks.
Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD security integration.

Our benefits package includes: (EXCLUDE on perm placements)

Comprehensive medical benefits
Competitive pay, 401(k)
Retirement plan
…and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Programmer – Network Security Engineering

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