Cybersecurity Engineer (US)

Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2–5 Years
Salary: $95,000–$180,000 per year
Locations: New York City, NY | Washington, DC | Dallas, TX | Chicago, IL
Work Arrangement: On-site / Hybrid depending on business requirements

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer with 2–5 years of experience to help protect enterprise systems, networks, applications, and cloud environments from cybersecurity threats. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SIEM, IAM, EDR, cloud security, threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor security events and alerts using SIEM platforms.

Investigate and respond to security incidents, threats, and suspicious activities.

Implement and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.

Configure and monitor Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms.

Support cloud security initiatives across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.

Analyze security logs, vulnerabilities, and threat intelligence.

Assist with incident response, threat hunting, and security investigations.

Implement security controls, policies, and best practices.

Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.

Collaborate with IT, cloud, network, and application teams to improve security posture.

Maintain security documentation, reports, and incident records.

Required Skills

2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related field.

Strong knowledge of SIEM, IAM, EDR, and Cloud Security.

Experience with platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Okta, or similar tools.

Understanding of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud security concepts.

Knowledge of network security, firewalls, authentication, encryption, and access controls.

Familiarity with vulnerability management and incident response.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or ISO 27001.

Knowledge of security automation and scripting using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP, or cloud security certifications are a plus.

Experience working in enterprise or cloud-based environments.

What We Offer

Competitive salary of $95K–$180K, based on experience and skills.

Full-time employment.

Opportunities to work with modern cybersecurity technologies.

Professional growth and certification opportunities.

Collaborative and security-focused work environment.

Apply Now: Candidates with 2–5 years of relevant cybersecurity experience are encouraged to apply.