Cyber Defense Engineer

Thomas Edwards
Dallas, TX, United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$100,000.0 - $120,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cyber Security Log Analysis Microsoft Security Essentials Kusto Query Language Security Information and Event Management Cloud Platform System Mitre Att&ck Malware Cybercrime
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Cyber Warfare

Job description

A growing organization in Dallas is seeking an experienced Cyber Defense Engineer to support a cloud-first cybersecurity program. This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end incident response lifecycle across enterprise and cloud environments, leveraging AI-assisted technologies, automation, and threat intelligence to rapidly detect, investigate, contain, and remediate security incidents. Key Responsibilities

  • Lead high-impact security incidents through the full incident response lifecycle.
  • Investigate threats across endpoint, identity, email, network, and cloud environments.
  • Utilize AI, automation, SIEM/XDR, and threat intelligence to improve detection and response.
  • Perform threat hunting, log analysis, malware triage, and host forensics.
  • Apply frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain during investigations.
  • Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders during incident response.
  • Mentor junior analysts and contribute to process and security tool improvements.
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Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Operations or Incident Response.
  • Strong experience with the Microsoft security ecosystem.
  • Experience investigating incidents across Azure, AWS, identity, endpoint, and email environments.
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation within security operations.
  • Proficiency with Kusto Query Language (KQL).
  • Strong analytical, communication, and incident leadership skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or GIAC preferred.

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