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Cybersecurity Engineer III
Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid – in office three days per week)
Please do NOT apply if you are not able to work onsite in Nashville
No sponsorship available – Only US Citizens Apply.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join a growing security operations team. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is motivated to help safeguard enterprise systems through advanced Microsoft security technologies. The engineer will provide hands-on support across threat detection, incident response, compliance, and security architecture, while also serving as a mentor to less experienced team members.
Responsibilities
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Design, implement, and administer enterprise security systems across cloud and on-premises environments.
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Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and in-depth system security reviews.
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Manage and optimize SIEM tools, including data ingestion, parsing, dashboard creation, and custom search queries.
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Administer and monitor endpoint detection, identity and access management, and firewall/URL filtering solutions.
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Lead investigations into potential security incidents, conduct proactive threat hunting, and drive remediation efforts.
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Maintain security posture within Microsoft cloud environments (Azure, M365, Sentinel, Defender).
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Support internal and external audits (NIST, HIPAA, SOX) and ensure compliance with security policies.
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Mentor and train junior team members on best practices, tools, and emerging security technologies.
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Research new tools and methodologies to enhance security capabilities.
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Participate in an on-call rotation and support troubleshooting of operational security issues.
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Collaborate across IT and business teams to align security with organizational goals.
Required Skills
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Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
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7+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering.
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
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Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (such as Splunk) and vulnerability management tools (such as Tenable).
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Expertise in Microsoft security stack: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel.
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Strong knowledge of network design, protocols, and IP sub-netting.
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Proven ability to investigate, remediate, and prevent cyber threats in enterprise environments.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor others and work cross-functionally.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with NIST frameworks and Zero Trust security models.
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Previous exposure to regulated industries or environments requiring HIPAA/SOX compliance.
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Advanced knowledge of emerging cybersecurity trends and best practices.
How to Apply
If you are a cybersecurity professional eager to take on a critical role with high visibility, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume for confidential consideration.