Cybersecurity Engineer

System One invites applications for a Cybersecurity Engineer to protect enterprise infrastructure from cyber threats, respond to incidents, and support regulatory compliance. The role is based onsite in Pittsburgh, PA, with a salary range of USD 80,000 - 130,000 per year. Candidates should have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in IT security or cybersecurity engineering.

Responsibilities

• 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, and Exchange Online Protection.
• Implement data loss prevention, retention policies, and email security controls.
• 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.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a Systems Administrator with IT security or cybersecurity engineering responsibilities.
• 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 applicable compliance standards.

Technologies

• Microsoft Defender
• Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Conditional Access
• Intune
• Purview
• Exchange Online Protection
• Microsoft 365 security technologies
• SIEM
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
• Firewalls
• VPN technologies
• Windows Server
• Hybrid Active Directory

Benefits

• Full benefits

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government agencies or other regulated environments.
• Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, CEH.