Cybersecurity Data Engineer, Python/SQL/PowerBi - Georgia

Alpharetta

Job Description An industry-leading organization is hiring a **Cybersecurity Data Engineer** to help transform security and vulnerability data into actionable insights for security and engineering teams. This is a highly data-focused security position centered around collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting on data generated from vulnerability scans and security tools. In this role, you will use **Python and SQL** to work with security data, build and maintain data pipelines, and transform raw scan data into clean, usable datasets. You will also develop reporting and dashboards using **Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, or similar data visualization tools** . The ideal candidate has a strong background in data engineering, cybersecurity, or a combination of both. Candidates with experience as a Data Engineer working with security data, Cybersecurity Engineer with strong Python and SQL skills, or Security Analyst who has moved into data and automation are encouraged to apply. Required Skills \& Experience * Strong proficiency in **Python** * Strong proficiency in **SQL** * Experience working with data pipelines, ETL, databases, or data warehousing * Experience working with **Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, or similar business intelligence/data visualization platforms** * Experience working with security, vulnerability, compliance, or cybersecurity-related data * Experience analyzing data from vulnerability scans, security tools, assessments, or similar sources * Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills * Experience working with large datasets * Experience with **JSON, XML, and Excel** * Bachelor's degree * 3-5 years of relevant professional experience Desired Skills \& Experience * Experience working in a cybersecurity, information security, or security engineering environment * Experience with vulnerability management or security scanning tools * Experience automating security or data processes with Python * Experience building security dashboards and reporting in Power BI * Experience with Microsoft Azure or cloud security * Experience with Microsoft Defender or similar security platforms * Experience working with security logs, alerts, vulnerability data, or other security telemetry * Familiarity with **FedRAMP, NIST, or other security/compliance frameworks** * Experience with PowerShell * Experience supporting security metrics, continuous monitoring, or security posture reporting What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities * Collect, process, and analyze data from vulnerability scans, security tools, assessments, and other security sources * Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes for security-related data * Use **Python** to automate data processing, analysis, reporting, and security workflows * Use **SQL** to query databases, manipulate data, and develop reporting datasets * Transform raw scan and security data into clean, usable datasets * Build and maintain **Power BI and Microsoft Fabric dashboards and reports** * Develop KPIs and metrics to help security teams measure and track their security posture * Analyze large security datasets to identify trends, risks, vulnerabilities, and areas requiring attention * Work with data warehousing and ETL processes to support security reporting * Automate repetitive security data and reporting processes * Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, infrastructure, and compliance teams * Help improve the way security data is collected, organized, analyzed, and presented The Offer * **$50-$90/hour** * 6-month initial contract with potential extension up to 1 year * Potential opportunity to convert to FTE * **Hybrid schedule: 1 day per week onsite in Alpharetta, GA** * Virtual interview process Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.