Cybersecurity Engineer
An industry-leading essential services enterprise in the Atlanta area is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to spearhead defensive operations, threat detection, and risk mitigation across complex enterprise networks, cloud platforms, and endpoint environments. This role combines hands-on engineering with tool architecture to continuously harden system baselines and drive security posture across cloud and containerized infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Security Tooling Architecture: Own, build, and optimize solutions across Incident Response, Digital Forensics, EDR, Zero Trust, Network, and Data Security.
- Platform Operations: Administer enterprise SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS monitoring platforms.
- Detection & Response: Build alert logic mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework; conduct threat hunting, IOC analysis, and incident investigations.
- Vulnerability Lifecycle: Direct scanning programs, coordinate patch remediation with IT teams, and report risk metrics.
- Security Hardening: Enforce least-privilege controls and baselines across Microsoft Azure, VMware, and container environments (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes).
- Governance & Standards: Maintain incident playbooks, technical SOPs, and risk alignment using NIST standards.
Qualifications
- 4+ years in cybersecurity engineering/defensive security.
- Hands‑on experience building/owning tools in IR, Digital Forensics, EDR, Zero Trust, or Data Governance.
- Deep experience administering SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management platforms.
- Practical experience securing cloud environments.
- Preferred: Certifications (Security+, CySA+, GCIH, CCSP) or NIST/CIS/ISO familiarity.
Perks
- Competitive base salary + bonus, 401(k) match, tuition aid, paid parental leave, and generous PTO.
Location
Greater Atlanta, GA — Hybrid: 3 days in-office / 2 days remote. US work authorization required (no sponsorship).
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