Sr. Cybersecurity Operations Engineer

Overview Connexus Hub is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Operations Engineer to support a federal client’s hybrid IT environment. This role leads security operations, continuous monitoring, and incident response across Azure cloud and on-prem infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Lead security operations and continuous monitoring activities aligned with NIST, FISMA, and CISA directives Configure and operate SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR, and Syslog solutions Conduct threat hunting, log analysis, and incident response Manage and secure Microsoft 365 / Azure environments, including Defender for Cloud Develop security automation and orchestration capabilities Produce security metrics, reports, and threat intelligence summaries Maintain security documentation, SOPs, and incident handling procedures Required Qualifications 6+ years in cybersecurity operations (federal or comparable environment preferred) Hands‑on experience with: SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) EDR/NDR toolsAzure security / M365 security stack Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity frameworks Experience with incident response and threat detection Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC Preferred CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, or equivalent Experience with CDM tools Scripting (PowerShell, Python) #J-18808-Ljbffr Connexus Hub