Remote: Cybersecurity Engineer (Locals to VA only)

*Note: Any of these certificates must . MS Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate (SC-300), CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM )

Skills Matrix -
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
5+ years in IT security or cloud security roles required. Required 5 Years
3+ years of hands-on experience securing Azure environments Required 3 Years
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent work experience required. Required 5 Years
Relevant certifications (MS Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate (SC-300), CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM Highly desired 5 Years
Experience with Azure Security Services (Azure Defender, MS Sentinel, Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy and Blueprints, Azure Security Center) required. Required 5 Years
Experience with Azure Active Directory (AAD), including conditional access, MFA, and identity protection required. Required 5 Years
Extensive knowledge of PIM and RBAC required Required 5 Years
Experience with NSGs, ASGs, VPN, ExpressRoute, and hybrid connectivity security required Required 5 Years
Ability to implement and moitor compliance with regulatory standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc. is required Required 5 Years
Extensive knowledge of threat modeling and vulnerability management, SIEM/SOAR tuning and response workflows, and security alert triage and forensics Required 5 Years
Ability to perform scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform Required 5 Years
Ability to perform perform integration with CI/CD pipelines for secure deployments (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) Required 5 Years
Ability to create and deliver security architecture reports and documentation Required 5 Years
Experience in risk assessment and mitigation strategies Required 5 Years