remote Cybersecurity Engineer ( US citizens or Green cards only )

*** This is a direct hire role - W2 salary with full benefits - no contractors

• ** ONLY US CITIZENS -or- US PERMANENT RESIDENTS ( GREEN CARD ) - NO C2C candidates, NO 3rd parties - NO visa sponsorship, NO green card sponsorship - NO F1 visa students, NO temporary EAD card holders
• ** Must have experience on projects for HUD ( US Department of Housing and Urban Development ) or similar state / municipal agencies dealing with public housing programs

For immediate consideration, please connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpotapenko and then email your resume, work authorization status, current location, availability, and compensation expectations directly to [redacted] - make sure to include the exact job title and job location in your email message. Cybersecurity Engineer : - This role is responsible for securing enterprise infrastructure, responding to cyber threats, administering Microsoft 365 security, and helping ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. - Implement, and maintain enterprise security controls across cloud and on-premises environments. - Manage security compliance and assist in security policy creation - Monitor and respond to security alerts, incidents, phishing attempts, malware, and suspicious activity. - Perform vulnerability assessments, remediation tracking, and security hardening. - Manage endpoint protection systems, email security, MFA, Conditional Access, and identity security controls. - Configure and maintain SIEM, logging, and monitoring platforms. - Conduct threat hunting and proactive security reviews. - Microsoft 365 and Cloud Security : Administer Microsoft 365 security tools including Microsoft Defender , Entra ID (Azure AD) , Conditional Access, Intune, Purview, Exchange Online Protection - Implement DLP, retention, and email security policies. - Secure remote access, mobile devices, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. - Secure Firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, switches, and servers. - Review Firewall rules and network segmentation. - Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives. - Assist with patch management and secure configuration baselines. - Provide escalation support for security-related help desk issues. - Lead response efforts during security incidents and outages. - Conduct user security awareness training and phishing simulations. Required Qualifications : - Must have experience on projects for HUD ( US Department of Housing and Urban Development ) or similar state agencies dealing with public housing programs - At least 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Systems Administrator with IT security or cybersecurity engineering experience. - Strong experience with Microsoft 365 security technologies. - Experience with: Firewalls and VPN technologies, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Email security platforms, Vulnerability management tools, Windows Server and Hybrid Active Directory, Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards. Preferred Qualifications : - Experience supporting with experience supporting government agencies, or other regulated environments. - Certifications such as: CISSP, Security+ , SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, CEH For immediate consideration, please connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpotapenko and then email your resume, work authorization status, current location, availability, and compensation expectations directly to [redacted] - make sure to include the exact job title and job location in your email message. . #LI-DP1 #M1 Ref: #404-IT Pittsburgh