At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation’s most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
SUMMARY:
The Mid Security Operations Center (SOC) Engineer will support a government agency in the achievement of strategic goals and objectives related to the ongoing execution and maturity of its cybersecurity and security operations center programs.
Agile Defense is currently seeking a talented Mid SOC Engineer to support an Agency-level enterprise cyber program. To support this vital mission, Agile Defense employees are on the forefront of providing Advanced CND Operations, and Security Engineering support to include the development of advanced analytics and countermeasures to protect critical assets from hostile adversaries. To support the integrity, security, and resiliency of critical operations, we are seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds in security engineering and systems administration. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of complexities related to cloud security, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), cloud brokering, and cloud infrastructure implementation from a security perspective.
EDUCATION, BACKGROUND, AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering.
- Bachelor’s Degree required (Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field).
- Microsoft Azure - Strong Cloud security background particularly with Microsoft Defender suite and Sentinel experience.
- 2-4 years of experience in cloud environments focused on security.
- 2-4 years of experience in security engineering.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience writing KQL queries in Microsoft Sentinel
- Experience developing Microsoft Azure security policies within Intune, Entra, and Microsoft Defender
- Microsoft Logic App / SOAR automation
- Motivation and desire to learn advanced concepts in cyber and ability to work within a formal engineering life cycle.
- Strong attention to detail in working with other project staff in managing complex changes to US-CERTs environment.
- Experienced with monitoring of new or emerging security technologies to assist in identification of most effective approach or methodology to be applied in securing D/A infrastructures.
- Relevant Security Certifications: Security+, CySA+, CISSP, IC2 CC, Microsoft AZ-500, MS-500, SC-200, AZ-900,
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See; Push or Pull
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It’s how we show up every day. It’s who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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