Expert Cybersecurity Engineer

Request Technology; Naperville, City of Rochester (IL, NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks an Expert Cybersecurity Engineer to lead in designing and deploying advanced cyber defense tools. With a focus on incident response and threat management, you will leverage your extensive experience in cybersecurity to enhance the organization's defenses. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while collaborating with a dynamic team, providing technical guidance, and staying ahead of emerging threats. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in cybersecurity engineering and incident response.
• Extensive experience with Python for automation and UI development.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy cyber defense tools for detection and response.
• Analyze emerging threats and develop sustainable solutions.

Skills

Cybersecurity Engineering

Incident Response

Threat and Vulnerability Management

Python

Azure Security Engineering

Technical Writing

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

NGFW

Network Monitoring Tools

Job description

Expert Cybersecurity Engineer

Salary: Open + Bonus

Location: Remote

Not available in the following states: AK, ND, NE, HI, OK, VT, ME, WY, NH, Puerto Rico, Washington DC

*We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience
• 8+ years in cybersecurity engineering, detection, incident response, threat and vulnerability management, forensics, and network monitoring
• Extensive experience with Python for automation, orchestration, and UI development
• Proficiency in Azure security engineering
• Hands-on experience with security platforms like SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NGFW, and network monitoring tools
• Experience integrating cyber defense tools via APIs for automation
• Building and deploying threat detection analytics using a detection engineering pipeline
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently, lead projects, and collaborate effectively

Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy cyber defense tools supporting detection, response, and forensics
• Provide technical guidance and strategic insights as a subject matter expert
• Analyze emerging threats and identify gaps in defenses
• Develop threat detection analytics for DDC
• Create automation and orchestration procedures
• Troubleshoot complex issues and develop sustainable solutions
• Stay updated with cybersecurity trends and enhance defense capabilities
• Maintain accurate documentation of procedures and capabilities
• Support on-call incidents and automation opportunities in cyber defense operations