Network Security Engineer

• Develop and maintain automation scripts and applications supporting security operations, configuration management, and policy enforcement across Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto SCM, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Integrate APIs from Microsoft Defender XDR, Palo Alto Panorama/SCM, and cloud-native security tools into internal systems and dashboards
• Build and maintain data pipelines for ingesting and normalizing logs into SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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 GCP)
• 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
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, PCNSE, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or CISSP are desired
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud security architectures is desired
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST frameworks is desired
• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD security integration is desired
• BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
• This is a W2 opportunity only

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing automation scripts and applications for security operations, with a strong focus on cloud security principles and compliance frameworks. Proficient in integrating APIs and building data pipelines for SIEM platforms, while ensuring operational transparency and audit readiness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Python Programming
• Microsoft Defender APIs
• Cloud Security Principles
• SIEM Platforms
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Hard Skills

• Scripting Languages
• PowerShell
• Bash
• Go
• Infrastructure-as-Code
• Automation Tools
• DevSecOps Pipelines
• CI/CD Security Integration
• Compliance Frameworks
• Network Segmentation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• PCNSE
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty
• CISSP

Industry Keywords

• Hybrid Cloud Environments
• Multi-Cloud Security Architectures
• MITRE ATT&CK
• CIS Benchmarks
• NIST Frameworks

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Defender
• Palo Alto SCM
• Azure
• AWS
• GCP
• Terraform
• Hugo
• GitHub
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Splunk