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# Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

- **Company:** The Judge Group
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Systems, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Software Architecture, Azure Active Directory, Kusto Query Language, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Software Vulnerability Management, EndPointSecurity, Scripting, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft InTune, Tanium Platform Expertise, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel, CIS Benchmarks, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9105028/senior-cybersecurity-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, cyber security, or related STEM field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
 * Active DoD secret clearance or higher
 * Minimum 8 - 12 years' experience in enterprise security engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior technical role
 * Advanced knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, CMMC, DFARS, ITAR)
 * Proven track record of leading large-scale security initiatives and architectural decisions
 * Expert knowledge of Windows, Linux, and MacOS operating systems and enterprise networking concepts
 * Experience leading incident response for critical security events
 * Strong technical writing skills for documentation and policy development
 * Strong scripting experience using PowerShell.
 * Advanced Kusto Query Language (KQL) experience.
 * Experience implementing security baselines and hardening standards.
 * Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
 * Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

## Description

* Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity solutions across Microsoft technologies.
 * Engineer security controls required for CMMC Level 2/3 and NIST SP 800-171 compliance.
 * Develop and maintain Microsoft Sentinel analytics, workbooks, automation rules, and incident response playbooks.
 * Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender XDR technologies including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Defender for Cloud
 * Design and administer Microsoft Intune and endpoint security policies.
 * Implement Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Zero Trust security architectures using Microsoft Entra ID.
 * Build security automation using Logic Apps, Power Automate, KQL, PowerShell, and Microsoft Graph.
 * Develop advanced KQL queries for threat hunting, compliance reporting, and security monitoring.
 * Partner with Infrastructure teams to harden Windows Server, Windows 11, Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments.
 * Support vulnerability management and remediation coordination using tools such as Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, Tanium, or similar platforms.
 * Participate in security architecture reviews and provide engineering guidance on new technologies.
 * Support incident response activities during security investigations.
 * Produce technical documentation, standards, and implementation guides.


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