Senior Cyber Security Operations Engineer (Level 3)

About the Opportunity

Adeptus Solutions, Inc. is hiring a Senior Cyber Security Operations Engineer (Level 3) to support a federal client in Washington, DC. This is a hands-on role supporting a hybrid environment (on-premises + Microsoft Azure), focused on threat detection, incident response, and security engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and operate security tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR, firewalls, cloud security)
• Monitor and analyze security alerts across enterprise environments
• Lead incident response and threat investigations
• Develop and automate detection and response processes
• Perform threat hunting, continuous monitoring, and security assessments
• Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and CISA standards
• Collaborate with IT/security teams to improve overall security posture
• Maintain documentation, playbooks, and operational metrics

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations or security engineering
• Strong knowledge of NIST frameworks and federal cybersecurity standards
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure security and Microsoft 365 Defender
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and network security tools
• Ability to work independently in a production environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: CISSP, Security+, GCIA, GCIH, or similar
• Scripting experience (PowerShell or similar)
• Experience in federal or highly regulated environments
• Experience supporting gaming or electronic betting environments