Cybersecurity Jobs in Durham, NC

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Engtal Durham, NC

Durham, NC

1mo ago Closed

$140k - $170k/yr Full time Manager Cloud Platforms Cybersecurity Tools

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 14, 2026).

Information Security Manager to lead security operations and compliance programs across the organization, in a hybrid role based in Durham, NC.

Security Operations & Engineering Endpoint Security: administer and optimize Microsoft Defender across the endpoint environment, including policy configuration, alert triage, incident response, and reporting.
Network and Access Security: manage the Zscaler platform (ZIA/ZPA), including policy development, traffic inspection, access controls, and integration with identity systems.
SIEM Operations: own SIEM administration, detection engineering, log source onboarding, alerting, incident workflows, dashboards, and operational metrics.
Vulnerability Management: lead vulnerability scanning efforts across AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments. Prioritize, track, and validate remediation activities in partnership with IT and engineering teams.
Patch Management: maintain endpoint patching programs, reporting, exception tracking, and service-level compliance.
Digital Forensics & Incident Response: investigate security events, perform forensic analysis, document findings, and coordinate response activities with internal and external stakeholders.

AI technologies usage to enhance and scale security operations, with an AI-first mindset for Security Operations.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of progressive information security experience with expertise in security operations, engineering, or related fields.
Hands-on administration and tuning of Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud).
Production experience managing Zscaler (ZIA and/or ZPA), including policy administration and troubleshooting.
Strong SIEM experience, including detection development, alert tuning, incident investigation, and log source integration.
Experience managing vulnerability programs across AWS and Azure cloud environments.
Working knowledge of digital forensics and incident response methodologies.
Experience operating security programs aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and/or NIST 800-53.
Proven ability to write, maintain, and operationalize security policies and standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical risks to non-technical audiences.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment with regular in-office presence.

Microsoft Defender, Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA), AWS, Azure, Python, PowerShell, KQL, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, or equivalent.
Experience in highly regulated environments or critical infrastructure sectors.
Familiarity with industry regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
Experience scripting or automating security workflows using Python, PowerShell, KQL, or similar technologies.
Prior experience serving as a senior technical lead preparing to transition into a management role.

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