Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA

Salary: $125,000 - $135,000

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer to join a collaborative security operations team responsible for protecting enterprise systems, investigating threats, and continuously improving security monitoring capabilities. This role combines hands-on security operations, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security platform administration.

The ideal candidate is a proactive security professional who enjoys threat hunting, analyzing alerts, improving security tooling, and working across technical and non-technical teams to strengthen an organization's security posture.

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

Investigate and triage security alerts, indicators of compromise (IOCs), phishing reports, and suspicious activity.Perform threat hunting activities to identify potential security risks and malicious behavior.Respond to security incidents and assist with containment, remediation, and post-incident analysis.Review and analyze security events to identify trends, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement.

Security Platform Administration

Administer, maintain, and optimize security technologies including:Microsoft DefenderMicrosoft Sentinel (SIEM)Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR) platformsVulnerability management toolsEmail security solutionsFirewall and network security technologiesConfigure security monitoring rules, alerts, dashboards, and reporting.Onboard and integrate new data sources into security monitoring platforms.Recommend and implement improvements to security controls and system configurations.
Vulnerability Management & Security Operations

Manage vulnerability scanning and remediation processes.Assess security findings and work with technology teams to address identified risks.Recommend hardening and configuration improvements for systems, applications, and infrastructure.Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

Documentation & Compliance Support

Create and maintain security documentation, procedures, and technical reports.Support compliance and audit initiatives by providing security evidence and reporting.Assist with security assessments and reviews conducted by internal or third-party stakeholders.

Team Collaboration

Serve as a backup and cross-functional resource within the security team.Partner with IT, infrastructure, cloud, and support teams on security-related initiatives.Communicate security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.Participate in user security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulation exercises and education efforts.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity operations, security engineering, or a related role.Hands-on experience with security monitoring and incident response.Experience administering SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, and security detection tools.Knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel.Experience with security alert triage, threat hunting, and incident investigation.Understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, and enterprise infrastructure.Strong documentation and reporting skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in highly regulated environments such as financial services, legal, healthcare, or similar industries.Linux administration or security experience.Experience with Azure cloud security technologies.Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards such as:ISO 27001HIPAAPrivacy and regulatory compliance requirementsSecurity certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CCSP, or willingness to pursue certification.
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