Cybersecurity Engineer III

Cybersecurity Engineer III
Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid in office three days per week)

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join a growing security operations team. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is motivated to help safeguard enterprise systems through advanced Microsoft security technologies. The engineer will provide hands-on support across threat detection, incident response, compliance, and security architecture, while also serving as a mentor to less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and administer enterprise security systems across cloud and on-premises environments.

Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and in-depth system security reviews.

Manage and optimize SIEM tools, including data ingestion, parsing, dashboard creation, and custom search queries.

Administer and monitor endpoint detection, identity and access management, and firewall/URL filtering solutions.

Lead investigations into potential security incidents, conduct proactive threat hunting, and drive remediation efforts.

Maintain security posture within Microsoft cloud environments (Azure, M365, Sentinel, Defender).

Support internal and external audits (NIST, HIPAA, SOX) and ensure compliance with security policies.

Mentor and train junior team members on best practices, tools, and emerging security technologies.

Research new tools and methodologies to enhance security capabilities.

Participate in an on-call rotation and support troubleshooting of operational security issues.

Collaborate across IT and business teams to align security with organizational goals.

Required Skills

Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

7+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (such as Splunk) and vulnerability management tools (such as Tenable).

Expertise in Microsoft security stack: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel.

Strong knowledge of network design, protocols, and IP sub-netting.

Proven ability to investigate, remediate, and prevent cyber threats in enterprise environments.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor others and work cross-functionally.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with NIST frameworks and Zero Trust security models.

Previous exposure to regulated industries or environments requiring HIPAA/SOX compliance.

Advanced knowledge of emerging cybersecurity trends and best practices.

How to Apply
If you are a cybersecurity professional eager to take on a critical role with high visibility, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume for confidential consideration.