Cybersecurity Engineer - Remote

CyberThink Inc.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to secure web and Windows applications in Azure environments. The role requires expertise in IT and cloud security, particularly in Azure, and strong communication skills. You will be responsible for implementing security measures, managing Azure Active Directory, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers a competitive hourly rate based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT security or cloud security roles.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience securing Azure environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide security engineering support for web and Windows applications in Azure environments.
• Implement and manage Azure Active Directory, including conditional access and MFA.

Skills

Communication

Cloud Security

IT Security

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Azure Policy

Key Vault

PowerShell

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will work alongside established contractors and staff to secure multiple web and Windows-based applications used by internal and external client stakeholders. This role requires deep expertise in IT and cloud security, particularly in Azure environments, and experience in Agile / Scrum settings. You will be expected to apply industry best practices, regulatory standards, and cloud-native security tools to ensure a secure application and infrastructure environment. Strong communication skills are necessary to interface with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide security engineering support for web and Windows applications in Azure environments
• Secure cloud infrastructure using tools like Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Azure Policy, and Key Vault
• Implement and manage Azure Active Directory, including conditional access, MFA, and identity protection
• Configure and monitor privileged identity management (PIM) and role-based access control (RBAC)
• Ensure secure hybrid connectivity through NSGs, ASGs, VPN, and ExpressRoute configurations
• Conduct threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and SIEM / SOAR tuning and incident response
• Automate security processes using PowerShell, ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
• Integrate security controls into CI / CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Prepare and deliver detailed documentation, reports, and architecture diagrams
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR

Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies :

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT security or cloud security roles
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience securing Azure environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Industry certifications such as MS Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, SC-300, Security+, CISSP, or CISM
• Proficiency with Azure Security Services (Defender, Sentinel, Key Vault, Security Centre, etc.)
• In-depth experience with Azure AD, PIM, RBAC, and hybrid security architecture
• Knowledge of networking security (NSGs, ASGs, VPNs, ExpressRoute)
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.)
• Experience in scripting / automation and secure DevOps practices
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $50.00 to $80.00 / hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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