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Cyber Defense Engineer
Irving, TX US
2025-06-18
2025-07-18
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Number: 27351
Pay Rate: $140000 - $190000
Remote Friendly?:
Job Description
Job Title: Cyber Defense Engineer
Location: Onsite –Irving, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Cyber Defense Engineer to join our Cybersecurity team. Reporting to the Director of Cyber Defense within the Office of the CISO, this position plays a critical role in architecting and implementing advanced security solutions that enhance threat detection, response automation, and overall security monitoring capabilities. The ideal candidate is a technically driven professional with deep knowledge of Microsoft’s security ecosystem and a passion for building efficient, automated solutions that support Security Operations Center (SOC) workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Work Eligibility
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Location: Onsite –Irving, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Cyber Defense Engineer to join our Cybersecurity team. Reporting to the Director of Cyber Defense within the Office of the CISO, this position plays a critical role in architecting and implementing advanced security solutions that enhance threat detection, response automation, and overall security monitoring capabilities. The ideal candidate is a technically driven professional with deep knowledge of Microsoft’s security ecosystem and a passion for building efficient, automated solutions that support Security Operations Center (SOC) workflows.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and deploy custom threat detections and automation workflows in the SIEM/SOAR platform.
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Integrate security tools to create a robust and cohesive security monitoring ecosystem.
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Partner with cyber defense operations to analyze threat intelligence and operational gaps, recommending and implementing advanced technical defenses.
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Build and refine security analytics to improve detection of evolving cyber threats.
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Automate alert enrichment, triage, and response actions to reduce manual effort and improve incident response times.
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Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure logging, telemetry, and monitoring coverage across key systems.
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Manage and optimize security monitoring frameworks within an enterprise SOC environment.
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Maintain documentation and participate in continuous improvement of security engineering practices.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline.
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3+ years of experience in a cybersecurity engineering or security operations role.
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Hands-on experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms (e.G., Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar).
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Expertise with Microsoft security technologies (Defender, Sentinel, Purview, etc.).
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Proficiency with scripting and automation languages such as KQL, PowerShell, and Python.
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Familiarity with API development and integration of disparate security tools.
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Experience with log ingestion strategies and centralized monitoring.
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Exposure to multi-tenant or MSP-style environments is a plus.
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Strong communication skills and a proactive, self-directed work style.
Work Eligibility
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
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