Programmer - Network Security Engineering

Job#: 3048983

Job Description:

Programmer - Network Security Engineering

Location: Remote U.S.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Programmer to join a Cybersecurity Technology Services team. This role focuses on Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Networks Security Configuration Management (SCM), and cloud security platforms. The position involves building and maintaining automation, integrations, and tooling to enhance the security posture across endpoint, network, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation scripts and applications for 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 into internal systems and dashboards.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for ingesting and normalizing logs into SIEM platforms like Microsoft Sentinel or 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-premise environments.
• Document code, integration processes, and platform configurations for operational transparency and audit readiness.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go is necessary. Experience with Microsoft Defender APIs, Palo Alto Networks SCM/Panorama APIs, and cloud security APIs (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is required. A solid understanding of cloud security principles, IAM, network segmentation, and compliance frameworks is needed. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation tools such as Terraform, Hugo, or GitHub, as well as experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms, is required.

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.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Remote:

Yes

Location:

Merrifield, VA, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

August 31, 2026

Pay Range:

$45 - $59 per hour

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