Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Overview The Senior Cyber Security Engineer is a key technical leader within the Digital Business Technology team, responsible for driving security architecture decisions and providing strategic direction for the organization’s security posture. This role requires deep expertise across multiple security domains and proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise‑scale security solutions across cloud and on‑premises environments. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity solutions across Microsoft technologies. Engineer security controls required for CMMC Level 2/3 and NIST SP 800‑171 compliance. Develop and maintain Microsoft Sentinel analytics, workbooks, automation rules, and incident response playbooks. Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender XDR technologies, including Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and administer Microsoft Intune and endpoint security policies. Implement Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Zero Trust security architectures using Microsoft Entra ID. Build security automation using Logic Apps, Power Automate, KQL, PowerShell, and Microsoft Graph. Develop advanced KQL queries for threat hunting, compliance reporting, and security monitoring. Partner with infrastructure teams to harden Windows Server, Windows 11, Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments. Support vulnerability management and remediation coordination using tools such as Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and Tanium. Participate in security architecture reviews and provide engineering guidance on new technologies. Support incident response activities during security investigations. Produce technical documentation, standards, and implementation guides. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, or a related STEM field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 8–12 years of enterprise security engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior technical role. Advanced knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, CMMC, DFARS, ITAR). Track record of leading large‑scale security initiatives and architectural decisions. Expert knowledge of Windows, Linux, and MacOS operating systems and enterprise networking concepts. Experience leading incident response for critical security events. Strong technical writing skills for documentation and policy development. Strong scripting experience using PowerShell. Advanced Kusto Query Language (KQL) experience. Experience implementing security baselines and hardening standards. Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills. Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Desired Competencies Experience supporting Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations. Experience in Microsoft GCC High environments. Experience with CMMC assessments or audit preparation. Experience with Microsoft Purview. Experience integrating third‑party security platforms into Microsoft Sentinel. Proficiency in KQL development and threat hunting. Intune enterprise deployments. Windows security engineering. PowerShell automation. Security architecture and Zero Trust implementation. Self‑starter with an automation‑first approach. Ability to balance operational needs with regulatory compliance. Comfortable working in fast‑paced, highly regulated environments. Collaborative across Security, IT, Engineering, and Compliance teams. Passion for continuous improvement and emerging cybersecurity technologies. Physical Demands Ability to work in an office environment. Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent). Special Requirements U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3). Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S. Clearance Level No Clearance. Salary $111,500 – $170,000. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown. EEO Statement AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr AeroVironment, Inc.