Cybersecurity Engineer/SME

This is a remote position.

The Cybersecurity Engineer serves as a senior technical resource responsible for designing, implementing, integrating, securing, and optimizing cybersecurity technologies across enterprise environments. This position combines cybersecurity engineering, systems integration, automation, and operational support to ensure security platforms operate effectively as part of a unified security architecture.

The Cybersecurity Engineer works closely with Security Operations Center personnel, network engineers, cloud engineers, system administrators, software developers, and customer stakeholders to integrate security technologies, automate security processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance organizational cyber defense capabilities. The engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining security solutions across cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and multi-vendor environments while ensuring alignment with organizational security requirements and operational objectives.

This position serves as the primary technical lead for security tool integration and automation initiatives. The engineer develops scripts, automation workflows, APIs, connectors, and orchestration capabilities that enable security platforms to exchange data, streamline workflows, improve visibility, and accelerate response actions. The Cybersecurity Engineer also supports security architecture reviews, technology evaluations, incident response activities, and continuous improvement efforts across the cybersecurity program.

The role requires a strong combination of cybersecurity expertise, systems engineering knowledge, automation capabilities, and the ability to solve complex technical challenges involving multiple technologies and operational stakeholders. The Cybersecurity Engineer serves as a trusted advisor for security platform integration, technical modernization, and enterprise security engineering initiatives.

Requirements

The successful candidate must possess extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering, systems integration, enterprise infrastructure, and security operations. The candidate should demonstrate strong knowledge of network security, cloud security, endpoint security, identity and access management, security monitoring, incident response, and cybersecurity architecture principles.

The candidate must have experience integrating cybersecurity technologies from multiple vendors, including SIEM platforms, SOAR platforms, endpoint detection and response solutions, network security tools, vulnerability management platforms, identity systems, threat intelligence platforms, cloud security services, and ticketing systems. Experience designing and implementing API-based integrations and automated security workflows is highly desirable.

Strong scripting and automation skills are required. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency with Python, PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs, JSON, XML, and modern automation frameworks. Experience developing automation solutions for security operations, incident response, data enrichment, reporting, and system integration is required. The candidate should be capable of building scalable and maintainable automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.

The position requires extensive knowledge of enterprise operating systems, networking technologies, cloud environments, virtualization platforms, container technologies, identity services, and security infrastructure. Candidates should understand enterprise architecture concepts and possess the ability to troubleshoot complex issues spanning multiple technologies and environments.

The candidate must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate technical requirements, identify integration challenges, design effective solutions, and communicate recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience supporting cybersecurity operations, incident response activities, and enterprise security programs is highly desirable.

Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong documentation capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders. Experience supporting the federal government, defense, critical infrastructure, or highly regulated environments is preferred.

Preferred certifications include CISSP, Security+, CASP+, GIAC certifications, cloud security certifications, vendor-specific engineering certifications, or equivalent industry-recognized credentials. Equivalent experience demonstrating advanced cybersecurity engineering, automation, and systems integration expertise may be considered instead of specific certifications.

The ideal candidate combines cybersecurity engineering expertise, automation development capabilities, systems integration experience, and operational knowledge to deliver secure, scalable, and effective cybersecurity solutions that support organizational mission objectives and strengthen overall cyber resilience.

Benefits

At Defianx, we believe that great people build great outcomes. We are committed to supporting our employees with a competitive benefits package designed to promote health, professional growth, work-life balance, and long-term career success. Eligible employees have access to medical benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, professional development opportunities, certification support, and flexible work arrangements based on customer and operational requirements.

As a growing cybersecurity company, we invest in our team by fostering a collaborative culture that values continuous learning, innovation, and excellence. Employees are encouraged to expand their technical expertise, pursue industry certifications, contribute to mission-critical initiatives, and grow their careers alongside the company's success. Defianx is committed to creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive while delivering exceptional value to our customers.