Mid-Level Cybersecurity Engineer - Azure & AWS Cloud
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Job description
- Secure and monitor Azure and AWS cloud environments.
- Configure and support cloud security tools such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, AWS Security Hub, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch.
- Manage identity and access controls, including Microsoft Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, Azure RBAC, and AWS IAM.
- Support vulnerability scanning, risk remediation, patch validation, and security hardening.
- Investigate security alerts and assist with incident response activities.
- Support Microsoft 365 security, endpoint protection, firewall rules, VPN access, and logging.
- Prepare security documentation, findings, remediation plans, and audit evidence.
- Work with IT, cloud, and compliance teams to improve overall security posture.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Vuls?, We are seeking a Mid-Level Cybersecurity Engineer with hands-on experience in Azure and AWS cloud security. This role will support cloud security operations, vulnerability management, identity and access controls, incident response, and compliance readiness activities. The ideal candidate should be technical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across both cloud and traditional IT environments., * 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, systems administration, or infrastructure security.
- Hands-on experience with Azure and AWS security services.
- Knowledge of IAM, MFA, RBAC, least privilege, logging, monitoring, and cloud networking.
- Experience with vulnerability management and remediation.
- Familiarity with SIEM, EDR/XDR, Microsoft 365 security, and endpoint protection tools.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills., * Experience in an MSP, MSSP, consulting, or client-facing environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub, and CloudTrail.
- Basic scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, or AWS CLI.
Preferred Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
- AWS Certified Security - Specialty
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate
- CySA+
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a motivated cybersecurity professional who can secure cloud environments, support compliance requirements, investigate security issues, and work closely with technical teams to reduce risk and improve security operations.
Experience:
- Security engineering: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Falls Church, VA 22043