Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

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 expertise in building, configuring, administering, and owning security tools and solutions.
• Deep experience administering SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management platforms.
• Strong experience in troubleshooting complex technical issues
• Experiencing writing scripts for automation.
• 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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