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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Engineer - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Milwaukee, WI, United States - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Antivirus Softwares, Cyber Security, Data Loss, Disaster Recovery, Intrusion Detection Systems, Microsoft Security Essentials, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft SharePoint, Security Information and Event Management, Office365, Generative AI, Firewalls (Computer Science), AI Platforms, Fortinet, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17727761?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17727761%2FCyber-Security-Engineer-Wisconsin-Milwaukee ## About the Role *Hands-on experience with security tooling such as SIEM, endpoint/EDR, IDS/IPS and firewalls, DLP, antivirus, and vulnerability scanners. *Working knowledge of the Microsoft security stack (Defender XDR, Purview) and Microsoft Entra / Microsoft 365 administration and security. *Experience supporting incident response and compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or SOC 2. *Strong problem-solving and communication skills, and comfort taking technical direction while owning execution and quality. *A practical, business-minded approach that balances risk reduction against cost and operational impact. *Certifications such as Security+, Microsoft SC-200 / SC-400 / SC-300, or CISSP / CISA / CISM. *Experience securing or governing generative-AI tools (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot) and detecting Shadow AI. *Familiarity with Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management and Zero Trust implementation. *Prior consulting, MSP, or vendor-side experience delivering Microsoft security and identity projects. *Exposure to financial services or real-estate investment environments and their regulatory expectations. ## Description Core Focus Areas Security Operations, Monitoring & Threat Defense *Monitor security logs and alerts across SIEM and Microsoft Defender (XDR); investigate, triage, and respond to potential incidents. *Operate and help tune endpoint/EDR coverage (Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike) and assist with firewall, IDS/IPS, and edge controls (Fortinet) under senior direction. *Run vulnerability scanning, patch/remediation tracking, and alert tuning to reduce false positives while preserving detection coverage. Identity & Microsoft 365 Security *Help administer Microsoft Entra identity and access - conditional access, MFA, identity protection, and least-privilege roles - applying Zero Trust principles. *Maintain Microsoft 365 security and compliance configuration across Exchange Online, SharePoint/OneDrive, and Teams, keeping settings hardened and consistent. Data Protection & AI Governance *Build, deploy, and tune DLP, sensitivity labeling, encryption, and insider-risk controls in Microsoft Purview across email, endpoints, and cloud. *Prevent data loss through unsanctioned "Shadow AI," enabling approved AI services (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot) to be used safely and productively. Compliance, Risk & Audit (Supporting) *Help maintain compliance with relevant frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR where applicable). *Perform risk and control-maturity assessments, track remediation, and support third-party / partner risk reviews; provide audit-ready evidence. Incident Response & Business Continuity (Supporting) *Support investigation, containment, and recovery during security incidents under the direction of the senior owner. *Help maintain incident response runbooks and tabletop exercises, and contribute to business continuity / disaster recovery readiness. ## Related Videos - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Back to CODE100](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1909-wearedevelopers-live-back-to-code100) - [How to Avoid LLM Pitfalls - Mete Atamel and Guillaume Laforge](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1328-how-to-avoid-llm-pitfalls-mete-atamel-and-guillaume-laforge) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [From Shadow AI to Secure Intelligence: Safe AI Usage in the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2093-from-shadow-ai-to-secure-intelligence-safe-ai-usage-in-the-enterprise) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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