Cyber Security Engineer

Medix

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go
  • Experience with Microsoft Defender APIs, Palo Alto Networks SCM/Panorama APIs, and cloud security APIs (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
  • Solid understanding of cloud security principles, IAM, network segmentation, and compliance frameworks
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Hugo, GitHub)
  • Experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and applications to support security operations, configuration management, and policy enforcement across various platforms.
  • Integrate APIs from Microsoft Defender XDR, Palo Alto Panorama/SCM, and cloud-native security tools into internal systems and dashboards.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines for ingesting and normalizing logs into SIEM platforms like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
  • Collaborate with cloud and security engineers to implement secure configurations and monitor compliance in hybrid environments.
  • Automate remediation workflows and support SOAR integrations for incident response.
  • Monitor platform health, performance, and configuration drift across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Document code, integration processes, and platform configurations for operational transparency.

Benefits

  • Potential for career advancement in a growing cybersecurity field
  • Opportunity to work with leading cloud security technologies and tools
  • Collaborative environment with cloud and security engineers
  • Focus on automation and innovative security solutions
  • Exposure to a range of cloud platforms and cybersecurity frameworks
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and applications to support security operations, configuration management, and policy enforcement across Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto SCM, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Integrate APIs from Microsoft Defender XDR, Palo Alto Panorama/SCM, and cloud-native security tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub) into internal systems and dashboards.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines for ingesting and normalizing logs into SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk).
  • Collaborate with cloud and security engineers to implement secure configurations, monitor compliance, and respond to threats in hybrid environments.
  • Automate remediation workflows and support SOAR integrations for incident response.
  • Monitor platform health, performance, and configuration drift across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Document code, integration processes, and platform configurations for operational transparency and audit readiness.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go.
  • Experience with Microsoft Defender APIs, Palo Alto Networks SCM/Panorama APIs, and cloud security APIs (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
  • Solid understanding of cloud security principles, IAM, network segmentation, and compliance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Hugo, GitHub).
  • Experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, PCNSE, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or CISSP.
  • Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud security architectures.
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST frameworks.
  • Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD security integration.

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