Principal Cyber Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer

Ralliant is seeking a motivated and technically broad Cybersecurity Engineer based in the Raleigh-Durham area to support and secure our Microsoft Cloud and collaboration platforms. This engineer will play a critical role in implementing, managing, and optimizing security across Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, and Microsoft Defender environments, with a strong emphasis on collaboration security and endpoint protection. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on in a fast-moving, enterprise-scale environment with exposure to both cloud and endpoint technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Secure and support Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online.
• Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Office, Identity, and Entra ID security features (PIM, MFA, SSPR).
• Operate and refine Proofpoint configurations for advanced email security, impersonation defense, and DLP.
• Support Azure cloud security architecture, including policy controls, role-based access, and network segmentation.
• Implement and manage endpoint security configurations through SCCM, Intune, and Microsoft Defender solutions.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to integrate security into device management and cloud infrastructure workflows.
• Participate in incident response investigations, detection tuning, and threat remediation as needed.
• Stay current with Microsoft product changes, threat intelligence, and platform capabilities to continuously improve Ralliant's security posture.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience with focus on Microsoft 365 and Azure security.
• Strong working knowledge of Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), including PIM, conditional access, and MFA.
• Practical experience configuring and managing Proofpoint Email Security.
• Familiarity with endpoint management and protection using SCCM, Intune, and Defender.
• Understanding of modern identity security, collaboration tool hardening, and cloud-first security controls.
• Solid grasp of network and security fundamentals in hybrid or cloud-native environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, or Zscaler platforms a plus.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC-200, MS-500, AZ-500).
• Exposure to detection and response workflows and security operations center processes.
• Strong problem-solving ability, curiosity, and willingness to learn new tools and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail in documentation.
• API integrations, PowerShell, and/or Python competency highly desirable.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 126,700.00 - 235,300.00