Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

ASSYST is seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the technical implementation of enterprise cybersecurity initiatives, focusing on system hardening, network security, identity and access management (IAM), vulnerability management, and incident response within a Microsoft-based infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud security, security monitoring, and enterprise security architecture, ensuring robust protection of organizational systems and data. This is an onsite contract role based in Tallahassee, Florida.

 Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of enterprise cybersecurity initiatives including system hardening, encryption, vulnerability management, and network security within Microsoft and Azure environments.
• Deploy and manage security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM platforms, and Microsoft Azure Security Center.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, identify security risks, and implement remediation strategies to strengthen the organization’s cybersecurity posture.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and IT operations teams to design and implement secure system architecture.
• Monitor security events, support threat detection, and manage incident response including root cause analysis and remediation.
• Ensure compliance with CJIS Security Policy, state, and federal cybersecurity regulations, supporting security audits and regulatory assessments.
• Partner with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams to address audit findings and maintain security documentation and controls.
• Provide security awareness training, technical support, and continuous monitoring of emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies.

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of server or network administration experience
• 3 years of enterprise information security administration experience (1000 user environment)
• 2 years of experience managing technical security implementations
• 3 years of experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems
• 3 years of vulnerability management experience
• Experience supporting enterprise antivirus or endpoint protection platforms

  Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IDS/IPS security systems
• Experience implementing Microsoft Defender and Active Directory security controls
• Knowledge of Office 365 Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Experience working in criminal justice or law enforcement IT environments
• Familiarity with CJIS and state cybersecurity standards
• Experience creating executive security reports and briefings

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law