Title: Cybersecurity Engineer – 100% REMOTE
Location: Remote in Select States - Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida.
Work Environment: Remote
Salary: $165K - $175K + Excellent Benefits!
Type / Term: Full-time / Permanent
C2C / Sponsorship: NO
Referral Fee: $1000 – should your referral start with our client
REPORTS TO: Chief Information Security Officer
Job Description:
The Cybersecurity Engineer is a full-time position with a highly reputable law firm. This position can be 100% in select states and is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft security solutions to protect the firm’s systems and data. This role includes system upgrades, system setup and configuration, and ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements. The Cybersecurity Engineer will support secure, government-regulated environments to meet required security standards. This is not an Analyst position, or SOC role. MUST HAVE Hands on Engineer skills.
****MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH: Microsoft Azure and cloud-based SaaS environments, Microsoft Entra ID/ Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC and privileged access management and Microsoft Purview
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Design, implement, and maintain security controls across Microsoft Azure and cloud-based SaaS environments
- Assist with cloud security posture management and continuous improvement of cloud security configurations
- Manage Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC, and privileged access management
- Support Microsoft Purview capabilities including data classification, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), information protection, retention, and insider risk controls
- Manage CrowdStrike Falcon/EDR, Falcon Cloud Security, or related modules
- Design, implement, and maintain security architectures and solutions
- Configure and upgrade security systems to meet evolving requirements
- Ensure systems and processes comply with relevant data protection, privacy, and security requirements as defined by clients and applicable regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC)
- Set up and maintain secure environments and configurations in accordance with client requirements and industry standards
- Perform risk analysis and security assessments
- Collaborate with IT and client teams to ensure security objectives are met
- Manage encryption, access controls, and endpoint security solutions
- Monitor and optimize security infrastructure for reliability and performance
- Document system configurations, processes, and changes
- Respond to after-hours security issues as needed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written form
- The ability to multi-task, prioritize and coordinate deadlines and track progress of tasks
- Ability to organize work and use time efficiently
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy
- Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
- Must establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environment
- Understands and adopts the organizational structure
- Possesses the attitude of collaboration and sharing
- Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex problems
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn and adopt new methodologies
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity engineering and architecture
- Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, and CMMC requirements
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and documentation abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively and respond flexibly to changing needs
- Flexibility and willingness to respond to issues during and outside of core business hours
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- College degree preferred; high school diploma required
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant cybersecurity engineering experience
- Experience with secure government-regulated cloud platforms and environments (e.g., GCC High or similar)