Cyber Security Engineer

Description

We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen and advance the organization's security posture across infrastructure, applications, and data environments in Utah. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented candidate who can build effective safeguards, respond to evolving threats, and partner with technical teams to reduce risk across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid systems. The role requires strong engineering judgment, practical incident response experience, and the ability to support compliance-minded security operations in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:
Build, configure, and support security technologies that protect endpoints, networks, identities, and critical business systems.
Oversee ongoing monitoring activities to identify malicious behavior, unusual system events, and indicators of compromise across the environment.
Lead investigations into security events, determine underlying causes, and drive containment, recovery, and corrective actions.
Perform vulnerability reviews, risk evaluations, and security assessments to uncover weaknesses and prioritize remediation efforts.
Create, refine, and uphold security standards, operational procedures, and technical policies that align with business and compliance needs.
Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to integrate security practices into system design, deployment, and maintenance.
Administer access control strategies that support least-privilege principles, privileged account protection, and secure identity management.
Strengthen security across Azure, Microsoft security tools, Windows-based environments, and business continuity and disaster recovery processes.
Maintain clear technical documentation covering security architecture, incident handling activities, and audit or compliance support materials.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, information security, or a closely related technical security role.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Demonstrated experience with cyber defense tools, including Microsoft Security Suite, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, firewalls, VPNs, and vulnerability management platforms.
Working knowledge of threat detection, incident resolution, security monitoring, and root cause analysis within enterprise environments.
Solid understanding of networking, secure system design, operating systems, and Microsoft Azure or comparable cloud security concepts.
Experience supporting identity and access controls, risk reduction initiatives, and vulnerability remediation programs.
Familiarity with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools.
Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting ability, and communication skills for working effectively with cross-functional teams.

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