Security Operations Engineer

#Urgent Requirement Job Title: Senior Security Operations Engineer Location: Washington, DC - Hybrid Experience: 12+ Years Job Description: Provides advanced cybersecurity engineering and operations support with in a hybrid IT environment. Leads implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of security operations aligned with federal standards (NIST, FISMA, CISA). Key Responsibilities • Conduct ongoing security assessments of systems and networks and recommend corrective actions • Design, implement, and maintain security operations capabilities and tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR, CDM) • Lead threat monitoring, log analysis, and proactive threat hunting activities • Develop and implement incident response procedures and execute incident handling activities • Configure and manage Microsoft 365 security, Defender for Cloud, and Azure security controls • Develop detection rules, automation workflows, and response playbooks • Collaborate with CISO and stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity posture and privacy controls • Evaluate effectiveness of security controls through continuous monitoring practices • Produce security metrics, risk reports, and threat intelligence briefings • Develop and maintain SOPs and security documentation Required Qualifications • Minimum 10 years of cybersecurity operations experience • Strong knowledge of NIST, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity frameworks • Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR/NDR, and cloud security tools • Experience with Azure security, Microsoft 365, and identity security • Strong scripting/automation skills (PowerShell preferred) Preferred Certifications CISSP, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, Azure Security Engineer Please share Resumes to [Upgrade to PRO to see contact], [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]