Cyber Security Engineer Job at System One, Ashburn, VA

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  • System One
  • Ashburn, VA

Job Description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer Location: Remote Pay Rate: Open to Both W2 and 1099 options Position Type: Multiyear Contract Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of experience with Microsoft Defender and Palo Alto SCM. Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Programmer to join our Cybersecurity Technology Services team, with a focus on Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Networks Security Configuration Management (SCM), and cloud security platforms. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining automation, integrations, and tooling that enhance our security posture across endpoint, network, and cloud environments. Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and applications to support security operations, configuration management, and policy enforcement across Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto SCM, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Integrate APIs from Microsoft Defender XDR, Palo Alto Panorama/SCM, and cloud-native security tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub) into internal systems and dashboards.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines for ingesting and normalizing logs into SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk).
  • Collaborate with cloud and security engineers to implement secure configurations, monitor compliance, and respond to threats in hybrid environments.
  • Automate remediation workflows and support SOAR integrations for incident response.
  • Monitor platform health, performance, and configuration drift across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Document code, integration processes, and platform configurations for operational transparency and audit readiness.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go.
  • Experience with Microsoft Defender APIs, Palo Alto Networks SCM/Panorama APIs, and cloud security APIs (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
  • Solid understanding of cloud security principles, IAM, network segmentation, and compliance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Hugo, GitHub).
  • Experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, PCNSE, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or CISSP.
  • Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud security architectures.
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST frameworks.
  • Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD security integration.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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