Cyber Security Engineer

Cadre5; Tennessee; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the GRC industry is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to protect systems and automate threat responses. This full-time role allows telecommuting with quarterly travel to Knoxville, TN. Join a talented team and enjoy excellent benefits including medical coverage and PTO.

Benefits

3 weeks’ vacation

Excellent medical insurance

401K match

15 days PTO

10 holidays

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity or 10+ years of IT experience.
• Proficient in Linux and cloud security services.
• Experience with CIS Benchmarks and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Harden systems and automate patching for VMs and endpoints.
• Configure Microsoft Defender and Intune for compliance.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents and develop DevOps scripts.

Skills

Linux system administration

Automation scripting

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure Sentinel

PowerShell

Bash

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Founded in 1999 in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, Cadre5 provides innovative technical solutions to our customers locally and nationally. Our Cadre5 Lab Partners division has partnered with an exciting and fast-growing technology company that is revolutionizing the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) industry.

This organization is a leader in continuous controls monitoring (CCM) — delivering fast, efficient outcomes by helping organizations bridge security, risk, and compliance through streamlined controls lifecycle management. Their modern platform accelerates certification timelines by up to 90% and slashes audit prep time by up to 60%, setting a new standard in the GRC space.

We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer who is passionate about protecting systems, solving complex security challenges, and automating threat responses in a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position that can telecommute. Travel once a quarter to Knoxville, TN will be required.

Why Cadre5?

• Working with highly talented team members
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Excellent medical insurance
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Harden systems based on best practices and guidance from the Director of Information Security.
• Automate and manage patching for Virtual Machines (VMs) and endpoints.
• Configure Microsoft Defender and Intune for compliance, device management, and patching.
• Perform onboarding and offboarding for employee and contractor accounts and devices.
• Develop secure Azure policies for deploying infrastructure.
• Configure Azure Sentinel for incident response, logging, and alert tuning.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents, including malware removal and remediation.
• Develop DevOps scripts to automate key cybersecurity processes.
• Write technical documentation using Markdown or wiki-based formats.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum project environment, contributing to security deliverables and sprint tasks.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field with 6+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience.
• Alternatively, 10+ years of IT experience with significant direct cybersecurity expertise.
• Proficient in Linux system administration, with strong CLI and SSH skills.
• Experience configuring cloud security services—preference for Microsoft Azure.
• Skilled in automation scripting (PowerShell, Bash, etc.) for patching and security tasks.
• Experience with CIS Benchmarks, STIGs, or other hardening standards.
• Familiar with incident response procedures and tools, particularly Azure Sentinel and KQL.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must complete a background check and random drug testing.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Active certifications: Azure AZ-900 and AZ-500, or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Additional security certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+, CEH, etc.) are a strong plus.
• Experience working in a SaaS or cloud-native environment.
• Previous involvement in audit support or security certifications (FedRAMP, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Familiarity with Agile project management and geographically distributed teams.
• Passion for continual learning and staying current with cybersecurity trends.
  
  
  

Benefits

Cadre5 offers excellent pay and benefits, to include full medical, dental, and vision coverage coupled with 401K match, 15 days PTO, and 10 holidays.

Cadre5 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Cadre5 is an E-Verify Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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