Cyber Security Engineer

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Type: Contract
Work Model: Remote – offsite

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation scripts and applications to support security operations, configuration management, and policy enforcement across Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto SCM, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
• Integrate APIs from Microsoft Defender XDR, Palo Alto Panorama/SCM, and cloud-native security tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub) into internal systems and dashboards.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for ingesting and normalizing logs into SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, 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-prem environments.
• Document code, integration processes, and platform configurations for operational transparency and audit readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender APIs, Palo Alto Networks SCM/Panorama APIs, and cloud security APIs (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles, IAM, network segmentation, and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Hugo, GitHub).
• Experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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