<p><strong>SOC Engineer (Security Operations Center)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote (Washington, DC area preferred)</p><p><strong>Travel:</strong> Must be willing to attend quarterly in-person team meetings</p><p><strong>Clearance:</strong> Ability to obtain Public Trust (Currently held preferred)</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>6-month contract, potential for extension or conversion. </p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a skilled <strong>SOC Engineer</strong> to design and maintain Security Operations Center (SOC) data feed solutions, implement SOAR capabilities, and ensure feed health through collaboration with cross-functional teams. This role requires strong cybersecurity expertise, including network security, SIEM, incident response, and threat detection.</p><p>The SOC Engineer will also serve as a <strong>backup SOC Lead</strong>, managing escalations and providing leadership updates during critical incidents when the primary lead is unavailable.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Microsoft Sentinel Engineering:</strong> Maintain and optimize Microsoft Sentinel SIEM/SOAR solutions in alignment with client requirements, industry best practices, and federal compliance mandates.</li><li><strong>Data Integration:</strong> Configure and manage log/data feeds from diverse sources (e.g., Fluent Bit, Windows Events, M365, cloud services, endpoint/security platforms).</li><li><strong>Parsing & Normalization:</strong> Develop and refine log parsing rules using Regex, DCRs, and custom transformations for accurate and usable data in Sentinel.</li><li><strong>SOAR Development:</strong> Engineer automation and orchestration solutions using Microsoft Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and PowerShell/Python scripts to improve SOC efficiency and incident response.</li><li><strong>Threat Detection Engineering:</strong> Build, tune, and optimize analytic rules, UEBA, dashboards, and reports to enhance detection and response coverage.</li><li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> Work with network, endpoint, cloud, and IT operations teams to integrate new data sources and deliver actionable SOC capabilities.</li><li><strong>Documentation & Knowledge Transfer:</strong> Create and maintain SOC architecture documentation, onboarding guides, and automation playbooks; train SOC analysts on new tools and processes.</li><li><strong>Advisory & Improvement:</strong> Conduct gap analyses of SOC capabilities, recommend improvements, and contribute to SOC process maturity.</li><li><strong>Incident Response Support:</strong> Provide Tier 3 support and assist with complex investigations as needed.</li></ul>
We are looking for a skilled Lead Identity and Access Management (I& AM) System Engineer to join our team in Reston, Virginia. In this role, you will architect and manage enterprise identity solutions while ensuring robust access governance across hybrid and cloud environments. Your expertise will drive the implementation of advanced security measures and compliance frameworks to safeguard organizational systems and data.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID and related technologies.<br>• Administer and optimize Privileged Access Management and Privileged Identity Management frameworks to enhance security.<br>• Develop and enforce Conditional Access Policies to ensure secure user access across platforms.<br>• Manage Access Reviews and Just-in-Time (JiT) access models to uphold least privilege principles.<br>• Integrate Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Identity tools to improve detection and response capabilities.<br>• Oversee Single Sign-On integrations and dynamic group configurations for streamlined access management.<br>• Lead the organization's identity and access management program to align with cybersecurity and compliance goals.<br>• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to implement cohesive identity controls.<br>• Communicate program roadmaps, risks, and security updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.<br>• Mentor and guide engineers at the beginning of their careers to foster growth and technical proficiency.
<p> <strong>Key Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement scalable AI and data architectures aligned with business goals</li><li>Lead development of data platforms and AI-driven systems for analytics, automation, and machine learning</li><li>Collaborate across business and technical teams to translate needs into architectural solutions</li><li>Stay current with emerging AI technologies and drive innovation across the organization</li></ul><p><br></p>
