Cybersecurity Engineer

Essnova Solutions, Inc.

$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or security operations
  • Proficiency with SIEM platforms like Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel
  • Experience with EDR/XDR technologies such as Microsoft Defender or CrowdStrike
  • Strong background in Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles
  • Familiarity with AWS and Azure security controls
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity controls for the enterprise
  • Support IAM initiatives including RBAC and MFA
  • Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents and alerts
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts
  • Support security monitoring through SIEM, EDR, and XDR technologies
  • Secure cloud environments in AWS and Azure
  • Perform incident response and root cause analysis
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with occasional onsite support
  • Opportunity to work in federal cybersecurity compliance
  • Access to a comprehensive security infrastructure and tools
  • Engagement in continuous monitoring and Zero Trust security initiatives
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse tech teams
Full Job Description
Cybersecurity Engineer
Position Overview

The Cybersecurity Engineer will provide enterprise-level security engineering, monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance support across cloud, network, and endpoint environments. This role requires experience implementing cybersecurity controls aligned with federal security frameworks and industry best practices.
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity controls
  • Support Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives including RBAC, MFA, and privileged access controls
  • Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents and alerts
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts
  • Support security monitoring through SIEM, EDR, and XDR technologies
  • Secure cloud environments including AWS and Azure platforms
  • Perform incident response, root cause analysis, and security investigations
  • Support continuous monitoring and Zero Trust security initiatives
  • Develop and maintain security documentation, procedures, and compliance artifacts
  • Collaborate with network, cloud, application development, and DevSecOps teams to strengthen organizational security posture
  • Support audit readiness and federal cybersecurity compliance activities


Requirements
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering or security operations experience
  • Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or similar tools
  • Experience with EDR/XDR technologies including Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or equivalent
  • Experience supporting IAM solutions, RBAC, and MFA implementations
  • Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and remediation activities
  • Experience supporting incident response and security investigations
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles
  • Familiarity with AWS and Azure security controls
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Preferred Qualifications
  • Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CISSP, GIAC, or similar certifications
  • Experience supporting federal government environments
  • Experience with NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA, and related federal cybersecurity frameworks
  • Experience with vulnerability management platforms such as Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7
  • Experience supporting continuous monitoring programs
  • Familiarity with cloud-native security services and automation
Clearance

Public Trust (Tier 2) clearance
Location

Hybrid work environment with occasional onsite support as required.

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