Cyber Security Engineer

Overview

Role: Cyber Security Engineer – Microsoft / Palo Alto
Location: Atlanta, GA - Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: $130,000 – $150,000

The Cyber Security Engineer is a strategic member of the IT Security team, responsible for managing security tooling and driving the maturity of our cybersecurity posture across cloud and on-premises environments. This role involves technical analysis, threat monitoring, and leading remediation efforts to safeguard organizational systems, applications, and data. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between architecture and operations, ensuring secure business continuity in an evolving threat landscape.

Security Architecture & Engineering

• Architect and implement robust cybersecurity solutions for hybrid environments.
• Establish and maintain secure configurations for systems and networks in alignment with NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and ISO 27001 standards.
• Perform technical security architecture reviews and risk assessments for third-party integrations.
• Develop and automate vulnerability detection and compliance reporting processes.
• Integrate security protocols into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) workflows in partnership with Dev Ops.

Operations & Incident Response

• Lead technical investigations and responses for high-severity incidents, specifically managing alerts from the Microsoft security stack.
• Manage the full incident response lifecycle, including containment, eradication, and post-incident recovery.
• Collaborate with IT Operations to remediate system vulnerabilities and mitigate operational risks.
• Maintain and optimize endpoint protection platforms and security tooling (SIEM/SOAR).

Governance & Mentorship

• Develop technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and standardized incident response playbooks.
• Support enterprise security governance, audits, and internal risk assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior analysts and engineers.

• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ years of dedicated experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or infrastructure security.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced expertise with the Microsoft Security Stack (Defender, M365 Security Center, Defender for Cloud Apps); experience with Sentinel and Palo Alto systems is highly preferred.
• Core
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong background in endpoint security, SIEM management, and vulnerability management (e.g., Qualys, Tenable).
• Automation: Proficiency in scripting for security automation using Power Shell, Python, or Bash.
• Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of industry frameworks, including NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, AZ-500, SC-200, GIAC).