Cybersecurity Engineer (5444)
Hybrid - Reston, VA
MetroStar
MetroStar builds transformative and innovative technology solutions to accelerate agency missions. We're where government and tech collide.As Cybersecurity Engineer, you’ll have extensive experience in securing and managing Microsoft environments and will work closely with our IT and security teams to enhance our defense mechanisms, remediate vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with industry best practices.
We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.
If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
What you’ll do:
- Implement and manage security configurations within Microsoft 365, including email security, data loss prevention (DLP), and conditional access policies
- Deploy and configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Cloud App Security
- Identify, assess, and eliminate vulnerabilities in Microsoft technologies using internal tools and partner solutions
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulations
- Continuously work to enhance the organization's overall security posture, provide expert guidance and recommendations to stakeholders on security best practices and emerging threats
- Assist in the security incident detection, response, and mitigation, vulnerability management and threat hunting
- Manage Risk and control self-assessments, adopt proactive security posture, maintain thorough approved documentation of controls
- Support training on security best practices and provide threat awareness, support strategic security and compliance initiatives
- Work closely with IT, quality and compliance and security teams for holistic security approach and coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts
- Maintain accurate records of vulnerabilities, remediation actions, and compliance status and communicate effectively on security policies, incidents, changes and compliance.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- An active, government-issued Secret security clearance (or higher) or the ability to obtain
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on Microsoft technologies
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Sec+, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 security features and administration, must be able to configure and manage security features within the Microsoft Defender Security suite, Microsoft Purview portal and Entra ID Conditional Access
- Knowledge of vulnerability management processes and tools
- Experience using Kusto Query Language (KQL) for querying and analyzing data in Azure Monitor, Azure Sentinel, and other Microsoft services for gaining insights in large datasets.
- Knowledge of Regex, SQL, PowerShell, Python for querying, filters, scripting, automating tasks, managing configurations, and performing administrative tasks
- Experience using tools like Azure Information Protection (AIP) and Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) for data classification and protection, Intune for workstation management, Power BI and Azure Monitor for analytics
- Understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and ability to analyze network traffic and identify potential security threats.
- Experience with Azure Sentinel for event management, Security Center for threat management
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, FEDRAMP, ITAR/EAR, NIST SP 800-161, CMMC v2.0)
Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply. We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team
What we want you to know:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.
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