Cyber Security Engineer

Badger Fortress is hiring a Cyber Security Engineer (Networking Focus) to support client security across live network environments from its Huntersville, NC headquarters. This full-time, in-office role coordinates advanced security technology and threat intelligence in collaboration with the security team, with a strong emphasis on networking skills and practical hardening work.

In this position, you will help protect clients’ digital assets by combining incident response, vulnerability identification, and hands-on infrastructure management. The role is built for engineers who can take ownership of technical problems end to end while supporting a strong customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate advanced cybersecurity technologies and threat intelligence with the security team to strengthen defenses across clients’ network infrastructure
• Apply networking expertise to identify vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and harden networks
• Configure and manage IT infrastructure tools, including Office 365, firewalls, backups, endpoints, and file servers
• Use RMM platforms (for example, Atera, Datto, Ninja) to automate tasks, run scripts, install software, push GPOs, and manage patching
• Support Microsoft 365 services and security tooling, including SharePoint, Intune, Autopilot, MFA, and conditional access policies
• Manage mobile devices and work with backup solutions across cloud and hybrid environments
• Manage email systems, spam filters, and phishing simulation tooling such as KnowBe4 or Breach Secure Now
• Perform PowerShell scripting and traditional system administration using platforms including Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP

Technologies

• Office 365, firewalls, backups, endpoints, file servers
• Atera, Datto, Ninja, RMM, GPO, PowerShell
• Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
• KnowBe4, Breach Secure Now
• Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Intune, Autopilot, MFA, conditional access policies, Microsoft Intune
• Addigy, WatchGuard, Palo Alto, Fortinet
• SOC 2, NIST, HIPAA
• Cisco Duo, WatchGuard AuthPoint, Okta
• MDM platforms, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Check Point Harmony, Zscaler, Cloudflare, DNSFilter
• Zero Trust frameworks, VulScan, Vonahi, Pentera, Nessus, Wireshark, SecurityScorecard
• IT Glue, ScalePad

Requirements

• Hands-on configuration and management of IT infrastructure tools such as Office 365, firewalls, backups, endpoints, and file servers
• Experience using RMM platforms (Atera, Datto, Ninja) to automate tasks, run scripts, install software, push GPOs, and manage patching
• PowerShell scripting and traditional system administration including Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP
• Experience managing email systems, spam filters, and phishing simulation tools such as KnowBe4 or Breach Secure Now
• Support for Microsoft 365 components and identity/security capabilities, including SharePoint, Intune, Autopilot, MFA, and conditional access policies
• Mobile device management and backup solution support across cloud and hybrid environments
• Must already live in the Charlotte/Lake Norman area or be able to commute to Huntersville daily
• This is a full-time, in-office position at the Huntersville, NC headquarters. Remote work is not available
• MSP experience is required, with deep infrastructure understanding, even if cybersecurity exposure is still early
• Must be technical, reliable, and able to own projects and problems from start to finish
• Requires extreme ownership, strong communication, and consistent focus on customer experience
• Willingness to grow into cybersecurity leadership

Nice to Have

• Security tool experience: CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Check Point Harmony
• Familiarity with SaaS security platforms such as Zscaler, Cloudflare, DNSFilter and Zero Trust frameworks
• Working knowledge of tools including VulScan, Vonahi, Pentera, Nessus, Wireshark, SecurityScorecard
• Experience with documentation or lifecycle tooling such as IT Glue or ScalePad

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Flexible scheduling within on-site expectations
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday leave
• Employee wellness programs
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Location

On-site, Huntersville, NC
7930 West Kenton Circle, Suite 100

Candidates must already live in the Charlotte/Lake Norman area or be able to commute to Huntersville daily. Relocation assistance is not offered.

Application

To begin your application, please complete the culture survey: https://go.cultureindex.com/s/E519470000.

Why this role

• This is not a SOC analyst role. The work is hands-on across diverse client environments
• You will join a team moving away from siloed red/blue/purple structures into a unified Cyber Fusion Center
• The focus is helping real businesses solve real problems using tools that matter