Cybersecurity Engineer
Posted 5 hours ago USD 125,000 - 135,000 / year
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: $125,000 - $135,000
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer to join a collaborative security operations team responsible for protecting enterprise systems, investigating threats, and continuously improving security monitoring capabilities. This role combines hands-on security operations, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security platform administration.
The ideal candidate is a proactive security professional who enjoys threat hunting, analyzing alerts, improving security tooling, and working across technical and non-technical teams to strengthen an organization's security posture.
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring & Incident Response
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Salary: $125,000 - $135,000
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer to join a collaborative security operations team responsible for protecting enterprise systems, investigating threats, and continuously improving security monitoring capabilities. This role combines hands-on security operations, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security platform administration.
The ideal candidate is a proactive security professional who enjoys threat hunting, analyzing alerts, improving security tooling, and working across technical and non-technical teams to strengthen an organization's security posture.
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring & Incident Response
- Investigate and triage security alerts, indicators of compromise (IOCs), phishing reports, and suspicious activity.
- Perform threat hunting activities to identify potential security risks and malicious behavior.
- Respond to security incidents and assist with containment, remediation, and post-incident analysis.
- Review and analyze security events to identify trends, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement.
- Administer, maintain, and optimize security technologies including:
- Microsoft Defender
- Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR) platforms
- Vulnerability management tools
- Email security solutions
- Firewall and network security technologies
- Configure security monitoring rules, alerts, dashboards, and reporting.
- Onboard and integrate new data sources into security monitoring platforms.
- Recommend and implement improvements to security controls and system configurations.
- Manage vulnerability scanning and remediation processes.
- Assess security findings and work with technology teams to address identified risks.
- Recommend hardening and configuration improvements for systems, applications, and infrastructure.
- Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
- Create and maintain security documentation, procedures, and technical reports.
- Support compliance and audit initiatives by providing security evidence and reporting.
- Assist with security assessments and reviews conducted by internal or third-party stakeholders.
- Serve as a backup and cross-functional resource within the security team.
- Partner with IT, infrastructure, cloud, and support teams on security-related initiatives.
- Communicate security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Participate in user security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulation exercises and education efforts.
- 3+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity operations, security engineering, or a related role.
- Hands-on experience with security monitoring and incident response.
- Experience administering SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, and security detection tools.
- Knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel.
- Experience with security alert triage, threat hunting, and incident investigation.
- Understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, and enterprise infrastructure.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working in highly regulated environments such as financial services, legal, healthcare, or similar industries.
- Linux administration or security experience.
- Experience with Azure cloud security technologies.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards such as:
- ISO 27001
- HIPAA
- Privacy and regulatory compliance requirements
- Security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CCSP, or willingness to pursue certification.
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