Cyber Security Engineer II

Triple Cities Network Solutions (TCNS) is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to strengthen our internal and client-facing security posture. This role plays a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity solutions across multiple client environments while ensuring compliance with frameworks such as CMMC, NIST 800-171, CIS Controls , and other relevant standards.

You will act as both a technical security expert and compliance advisor , working closely with our internal IT, service delivery, and client success teams to ensure that TCNS and its customers maintain the highest levels of security maturity.

Key Responsibilities

Security Engineering & Operations

• Design, deploy, and maintain security tools and infrastructure for both internal and client environments (e.g., EDR, SIEM, MFA, patch management, vulnerability scanning, email security, and firewalls).

• Lead threat detection and response efforts—analyzing alerts, investigating incidents, and coordinating remediation activities.

• Perform regular security assessments and penetration tests to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

• Develop and maintain secure configurations and baselines across systems, applications, and network equipment.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Serve as the primary technical lead for CMMC, NIST 800-171, and other compliance initiatives for internal systems and managed clients.

• Build and maintain compliance documentation, SSPs, and POAMs.

• Conduct internal and client security audits, risk assessments, and readiness reviews.

• Support clients in achieving and maintaining compliance with federal and industry security frameworks.

Automation & Tools

• Implement and manage security automation across monitoring and compliance systems.

• Manage integrations between cybersecurity and MSP toolsets.

• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms for ongoing compliance and security metrics.

Collaboration & Education

• Work with internal teams to embed cybersecurity best practices into all MSP services and projects.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to technicians and engineers on cybersecurity processes.

• Educate customers on cybersecurity hygiene and participate in client-facing meetings or security reviews as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity or systems engineering experience (preferably in an MSP or multi-tenant environment).

• Strong understanding of security frameworks: CMMC, NIST 800-171, and CIS.

• Experience with security solutions such as EDR, SIEM, email filtering, DLP, IDS/IPS, and MFA.

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure, and Intune is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of scripting/automation (PowerShell, or equivalent).

• Experience producing compliance documentation, audit evidence, and risk assessments.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications

• CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CASP+

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional ( CISSP )

• Certified Ethical Hacker ( CEH )

Why Join TCNS

• Work with a fast-growing MSP supporting diverse clients in regulated industries.

• Be part of a team that values innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.

• Opportunity to lead and shape cybersecurity programs across multiple organizations.

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities.