What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Engineer position at Symposit LLC?
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance Requirement: High-Risk Public Trust Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to support a federal IT security initiative. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity solutions to protect critical cloud and on-premises infrastructure. This role requires expertise in network security, threat monitoring, compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2), and automation tools.
Responsibilities:- Administer and optimize Defender for Cloud, Zscaler, CrowdStrike Falcon, and Splunk Security Information & Event Management (SIEM).
- Implement and manage Zero Trust Security Architecture solutions for cloud and on-prem environments.
- Develop, configure, and enforce security policies for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365).
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing to mitigate cyber threats.
- Investigate security incidents and alerts, coordinating response efforts with IT teams and external partners.
- Automate security monitoring and compliance tasks using PowerShell, Python, or Terraform.
- Support security operations including endpoint protection, identity & access management, and network security monitoring.
- Assist in achieving and maintaining compliance with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), SOC 2.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, playbooks, and reports for audits and risk assessments.
Experience:
- 5 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, preferably in a federal or enterprise IT environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in threat detection, risk assessment, and security automation.
Technical Expertise in:
- Security Tools: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Zscaler, CrowdStrike Falcon, Splunk SIEM.
- Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365 security best practices.
- Network Security: Firewalls, VPNs, DNS security, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust policies.
- Compliance & Frameworks: NIST 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, CJIS, GDPR.
- Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Python, Terraform for security policy enforcement.
- Incident Response: Monitoring, analyzing, and mitigating security threats using SIEM/SOAR.
Preferred Certifications (Not Required but a Plus):
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
🔹 Work on a long-term (5-year) cybersecurity initiative protecting critical IT assets.
🔹 Competitive salary and remote work flexibility with occasional on-site collaboration.
🔹 Be part of a mission-critical IT security team ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Symposit LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable laws.
Symposit LLC participates in E-Verify. For more information please visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
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