Cyber Security Engineer: Cloud & Threat Defense

Bowman Consulting; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with会社マ

Paid time off, sick leave, and paidhol

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Discretionary bonuses and other

EAP and wellness initiatives

Job summary

Bowman Consulting in Virginia seeks a Cyber Security Engineer to protect Bowman’s information systems, cloud environments, networks and digital assets. You will design, implement, and support security solutions that reduce risk and enable secure business operations while improving the organization’s security posture.

Responsibilities include providing cybersecurity guidance to project teams, monitoring security events, conducting vulnerability assessments, and coordinating with infrastructure,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• Five or more years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, security operations, or security engineering.
• Experience implementing and supporting enterprise security technologies and controls.
• Working knowledge of SOC operations, incident response, vulnerability management, endpoint and network security, IAM, SIEM platforms, Microsoft 365, and cloud security.
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, Security+, CySA+, GSEC, GIAC, Microsoft Security certifications, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001.
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Splunk, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with security automation and orchestration tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security controls and technologies.
• Monitor security events and respond to potential threats through investigation, containment, remediation, and recovery.
• Configure and manage security tools (e.g., endpoint protection, SIEM, IAM, email security, vulnerability management platforms).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security reviews.
• Develop and maintain system hardening standards and security baselines.
• Support cloud security initiatives, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Automate security processes using scripting and orchestration tools.
• Maintain documentation of security configurations, controls, and procedures.
• Assist in securing SaaS platforms, AI-enabled solutions, and modern enterprise technologies.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Security operations

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Identity & access management

SIEM

Microsoft 365 security

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

CrowdStrike

Splunk

Job description

Bowman Consulting in Virginia seeks a Cyber Security Engineer to protect Bowman’s information systems, cloud environments, networks and digital assets. You will design, implement, and support security solutions that reduce risk and enable secure business operations while improving the organization’s security posture.

Responsibilities include providing cybersecurity guidance to project teams, monitoring security events, conducting vulnerability assessments, and coordinating with infrastructure,