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Cybersecurity Engineer

Zion Cloud Solutions
Washington, DC Contractor
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Washington, DC - Remote/Hybrid - On Approval based
Duration: 1 4 Option Years

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement SIEM & SOAR solutions for monitoring and response automation
  • Deploy and manage EDR / NDR tools for endpoint and network threat detection
  • Oversee syslog and centralized log management systems
  • Administer Microsoft Defender suite & M365 Security controls
  • Implement Azure Security (Defender for Cloud) solutions
  • Configure and maintain Cisco firewalls and network security
  • Support Continuous Monitoring (CDM tools) and security operations
  • Automate security tasks using PowerShell scripting

Required Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR
  • Expertise in Microsoft Security stack (M365, Defender, Azure Security)
  • Experience in log management / syslog environments
  • Solid knowledge of Cisco networking & firewalls
  • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting

Senior-Level Validation (Must-Have)

  • Demonstrated end-to-end implementation (design deployment optimization)
  • Hands-on experience (not just monitoring/support roles)
  • Ownership of security architecture and incident response workflows
  • Proven expertise across Microsoft M365, Identity Management, Linux/Windows, and Cisco networking
  • Experience in enterprise or regulated environments preferred

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