Cybersecurity Engineer II

AEVEX Aerospace

Cybersecurity Engineer II at AEVEX managing security controls in cloud environments. Focused on implementing identity security and data protection measures.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and manage identity security controls within Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, and access governance
Support enforcement of least privilege, role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged identity management (PIM)
Monitor identity-related risks, sign-in activity, and access anomalies, and respond to potential threats
Configure and maintain security controls across Microsoft 365 GCC High, Azure Government, and AWS GovCloud
Implement and support Microsoft Defender capabilities across identity, endpoint, and cloud workloads
Implement and maintain Microsoft Purview capabilities including sensitivity labels, DLP policies, and data classification
Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts across identity, cloud, and data protection platforms
Support audit readiness activities and assist in responding to compliance inquiries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field.
Familiarity with regulated environments: CMMC Level 2 / NIST 800-171 required, DFARS requirements and government cloud environments preferred
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Ability to work independently while aligning with security architecture and leadership direction
3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or systems engineering roles
Experience with Security monitoring, alerting, and incident response
Experience with vulnerability remediation and secure configuration practices
Experience with Cross-platform environments including AWS GovCloud (preferred)
Hands-on experience with: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, MFA, and identity governance; Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365); Microsoft Purview (DLP, sensitivity labels, information protection); Microsoft 365 GCC High and/or Azure Government environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)-retirement plan
comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company
professional development funds
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support

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Hard Skills & Tools

identity security controlsConditional AccessMFAaccess governancerole-based access controlprivileged identity managementsecurity monitoringvulnerability remediationsecure configuration practicesincident response

Soft Skills

troubleshootinganalytical skillsindependent workalignment with security architectureleadership direction

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in CybersecurityBachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Information Technology