Cyber Defense Engineer Erlanger, KY

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**101773BR**
**Job Title:**

Cyber Defense Engineer - Erlanger, KY

**Department/Function:**

Information Technology

**Job Description:**

**Cyber Defense Engineer - Erlanger, KY**

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cyber Defense Engineer with deep expertise in the Microsoft Security stack, including Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and the broader Microsoft 365 and Azure ecosystems.

In this role, you will design, implement, and manage advanced cyber defense capabilities, focusing on detection, investigation, and response to cyber threats across hybrid and cloud environments.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ **Threat Detection & Response**
+ Develop and fine-tune Microsoft Sentinel analytics rules, workbooks, hunting queries, and playbooks.
+ Integrate Microsoft Defender products (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365, etc.) into SIEM & SOAR platforms.
+ Mentor and guide Security Analysts on monitoring, analysis, and response to security alerts and incidents using Microsoft Defender and others security tools
+ Mentor and guide Security Analysts conduct threat hunting across the Microsoft ecosystem using KQL and other tools.
+ **Engineering & Integration**
+ Help design and implement end-to-end security monitoring solutions using Microsoft security tools.
+ Automate response actions using Sentinel Playbooks (Logic Apps), Defender APIs, Service Now, and other security tools.
+ Ensure telemetry from endpoints, identities, email, cloud workloads, and third-party sources is normalized and ingested properly into SIEM.
+ Collaborate with IT and cloud engineering teams to ensure Microsoft security tools are correctly deployed and configured.
+ Contribute to the development of security baselines for Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments.
+ **Continuous Improvement**
+ Stay current with evolving threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft product developments.
+ Evaluate and implement new features within Microsoft Defender and Sentinel to enhance detection and response.
+ Provide knowledge sharing and mentorship to junior analysts and engineers.

**Required Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field — or equivalent practical experience.
+ 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on Microsoft security technologies.
+ Strong hands-on experience with:
+ Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, workbooks, playbooks, analytics rules)
+ Microsoft Defender XDR suite (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365)
+ Microsoft 365 Defender
+ Azure Security Center
+ PowerShell
+ Proficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL) for threat hunting and custom detection creation.
+ Experience with security incident response, SIEM/SOAR processes, and threat intelligence application.
+ Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust principles, and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Microsoft certifications such as:
+ SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
+ SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
+ AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer
+ Experience with Service Now, Service Now Security Operations, PowerShell, Logic Apps, and API integrations for automation.
+ Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Defender for Cloud.
+ Experience in hybrid environments (on-prem + Azure/M365).
+ Knowledge of other security tools (ArcSight, Proxy, Splunk, etc.) is a plus.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed?

We encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:101773BR

**Req/Job ID:**

101773BR

**City:**

Erlanger

**State:**

KY - Kentucky

**Ref ID:**

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We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career.

We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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**Benefits and Perks**

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues.

In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

+ **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
+ **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
+ **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

+ Paid time off including paid holidays.
+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
+ Tuition assistance.
+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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$71,100.00 - $133,300.00

**Salaried Incentive Plan:**

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

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