Associate Security Engineer
Full Time
On-site
American Association Of Motor Vehicle Admin.
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Job Details
Skills
- DevOps
- Dashboard
- Provisioning
- Vulnerability Management
- Workflow
- Cloud Computing
- Mapping
- SAP GRC
- System On A Chip
- Regulatory Compliance
- Security Operations
- Cloud Security
- IT Security
- Security+
- Information Security
- Computer Science
- Communication
- Active Directory
- Microsoft
- SIEM
- Microsoft Azure
- RBAC
- Log Analysis
- Windows PowerShell
- Scripting
- Network
- Encryption
- Microsoft Windows
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- FISMA
- Publications
- Security Clearance
- Management
Summary
Position Summary:
AAMVA's Security team is looking for a highly motivated, self-starter, Associate Security Engineer, who enjoys the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment. The associate will be primarily tasked with the monitoring of information security systems in the Microsoft Azure environment. The associate will join and learn from a team of skilled engineers and become a trusted contributor to the Security DevOps practice. The associate must be detailed oriented, security-minded and highly reliable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct Reports to this Position:
None
Qualifications:
Formal Education:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Disclaimer Statement: The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
AAMVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer-M/F/D/V
AAMVA's Security team is looking for a highly motivated, self-starter, Associate Security Engineer, who enjoys the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment. The associate will be primarily tasked with the monitoring of information security systems in the Microsoft Azure environment. The associate will join and learn from a team of skilled engineers and become a trusted contributor to the Security DevOps practice. The associate must be detailed oriented, security-minded and highly reliable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor Microsoft Sentinel and Defender for Cloud alerts, triage incidents, and conduct initial investigations
- Analyze logs from Azure Monitor, Entra ID, NSGs, and endpoint agents to identify anomalous or suspicious activity
- Write and tune KQL queries for threat hunting, detection rules, and operational dashboards
- Administer Entra ID (Azure AD) user and group lifecycle - provisioning, deprovisioning, and role assignments
- Assist with vulnerability management workflows using Defender for Cloud and third-party tools
- Assist with evidence collection and control mapping in support of the GRC team for SOC2 compliance
- Participation in the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, procedures and knowledge-based articles
- Develop detailed architecture security documents
- Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Enhance and/or develop procedures and technologies to maximize security incident monitoring and response capabilities
Direct Reports to this Position:
None
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of experience in a security operations, cloud security, or IT security role
- General security certifications such as Security+, ISC2 CC
- Technical certifications: SC-200, SC-300, AZ-104 or equivalent education
Formal Education:
- BS or MS degree Information Security or Computer Science
- College level courses and/or equivalent work experience may be substituted
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
- Excellent inter-personal skills; ability to interact with all layers of personnel
- Practical experience administering Entra ID or Active Directory - user/group management, role assignments, and access reviews
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel or another SIEM platform
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (Entra ID, Azure Monitor, NSGs, RBAC)
- Familiarity with KQL or similar query languages for log analysis
- Familiarity with PowerShell and scripting
- Understanding of fundamental security concepts: identity, network segmentation, least privilege, encryption at rest/in transit
- Strong technical knowledge and solid hands-on experience in securing a Windows environmen t
- Problem solving skills, autonomy, self-driven and ability to work under pressure
- Working knowledge of FISMA and/or NIST publications is a definitive plus
- Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and changing business requirements
- Flexible schedule allowing to work outside of standard business hours when necessary
- United States citizenship required
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance as needed
- Limited travel may be required
Disclaimer Statement: The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
AAMVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer-M/F/D/V
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: RTX117de3
- Position Id: 1418_3
- Posted 8 hours ago
Company Info
The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization developing model programs in motor vehicle administration, law enforcement and highway safety. The association also serves as an information clearinghouse in these areas, and acts as the international spokesman for these interests.
Founded in 1933, AAMVA represents the state and provincial officials in the United States and Canada who administer and enforce motor vehicle laws. AAMVA's programs encourage uniformity and reciprocity among the states and provinces. The association also serves as a liaison with other levels of government and the private sector. Its development and research activities provide guidelines for more effective public service. AAMVA s membership includes associations, organizations and businesses that share an interest in the association s goals.
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