Programmer – Cybersecurity Platform & Cloud Security Engineering

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Programmer to join their Cybersecurity Technology Services team, with a focus on Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Networks Security Configuration Management (SCM), and cloud security platforms. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining automation, integrations, and tooling that enhance security posture across endpoint, network, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation scripts and applications to support security operations, configuration management, and policy enforcement across Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto SCM, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Integrate APIs from Microsoft Defender XDR, Palo Alto Panorama/SCM, and cloud-native security tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub) into internal systems and dashboards.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for ingesting and normalizing logs into SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk).
• Collaborate with cloud and security engineers to implement secure configurations, monitor compliance, and respond to threats in hybrid environments.
• Automate remediation workflows and support SOAR integrations for incident response.
• Monitor platform health, performance, and configuration drift across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Document code, integration processes, and platform configurations for operational transparency and audit readiness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender APIs, Palo Alto Networks SCM/Panorama APIs, and cloud security APIs (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles, IAM, network segmentation, and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Hugo, GitHub).
• Experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, PCNSE, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or CISSP.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud security architectures.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST frameworks.
• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD security integration.

CC Pace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.

CC Pace are committed to employing only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. For us to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees, as a condition of employment, must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and provide documentation that establishes identity and authorization to work. E-Verify will be used for employment verification as part of your onboarding process.