Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Title (Internal Title):  ITEC.ITSecurity.Prof.IV - 50IS4P

Business Card Title: Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Rate or Salary: $70.00 per hour

Work location:   Houston, Texas

Supervisor After Hire:   Stuart Clark

Strategic Business Unit:  Corporate

Home Business Unit (HBU):  HSS

Tentative Start Date:  ASAP

Schedule:  5/80

Replacement or New Hire?:   Replacement

If Replacement please provide name and rate:  Jett Stanzione (contractor with a rate of $131.00 per hour)

Is this position Budgeted?:  Yes

Client Reimbursable Percentage:  0

Justification for position:  To assist with Cybersecurity

 

 

Job Overview:

APTIM is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst with expertise in the Microsoft Security Stack and enterprise security to join our growing team. This role focuses on protecting critical systems by designing, implementing, and managing security solutions across cloud and on-premises environments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in strengthening security posture, driving threat detection and response, and ensuring alignment with modern cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.

 

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Security Architecture & Implementation: Design and implement security solutions using Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Purview.
  • Cloud Security: Secure Azure environments and enforce best practices aligned with NIST, CIS, and Zero Trust principles.
  • Network Security: Evaluate and enhance firewall policies, VPN configurations, and network segmentation strategies.
  • Threat Detection & Response: Monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents using SIEM/SOAR tools such as Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM): Implement and enforce PAM, Conditional Access, and MFA policies.
  • Vulnerability & Patch Management: Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation across systems.
  • Security Automation: Utilize Microsoft Defender XDR and automation tools to streamline incident response.
  • Compliance & Risk Management: Support compliance with frameworks including CMMC, NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, and SOC 2.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with IT and business teams to align security with organizational goals.
  • Security Awareness & Training: Promote security best practices through training and awareness initiatives.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or cloud security roles.
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft Security solutions, including:

• Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, Office 365)
• Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
• Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, Identity Protection
• Microsoft Purview and compliance solutions
  • Experience with Azure security tools, Azure Security Center, and Azure Policy.
  • Strong understanding of network security concepts (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, segmentation).
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and principles.
  • Experience in incident response, threat hunting, and digital forensics.
  • Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, or KQL.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to work at government sites.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), CISSP, or CEH.
  • Experience with hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, on-premises).
  • Familiarity with CMMC, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and similar frameworks.
  • Experience with tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Fo