Avav
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Remote - Washington, D.C., USA · Senior
No sponsorship$171k-$800kDetected 15 days ago
PowerShellAzureLinuxCybersecurityMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft DefenderKQLIncident ResponseComplianceZero TrustLeadershipCommunicationWriting
About the role
- This role requires deep expertise across multiple security domains, demonstrated leadership ability, and proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale security solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.
- ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR").
- A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity solutions across Microsoft technologies.
- 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.
- Support incident response activities during security investigations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cyber security, or related STEM field
- 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
- Experience implementing security baselines and hardening standards.
- U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
- Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.
- Engineer security controls required for CMMC Level 2/3 and NIST SP 800-171 compliance.
- Master's degree in related field preferred
Compensation
- $111,500 - $170,000
Benefits
- AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
Company info
- http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
- We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
- Principals only need apply.
- NO agencies please.
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Equal opportunity
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA
- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
- AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizen, U
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