IT & Cyber Security Engineer

A summary of key responsibilities for the role is outlined below. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support business objectives.

• Develop security controls: Create, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard systems and data.
• Monitor and assess risk: Monitor networks and systems for vulnerabilities, suspicious activity, and potential breaches; conduct security assessments, penetration tests, and risk analyses.
• Respond to incidents: Investigate security incidents, document findings, and support remediation efforts to reduce future risk.
• Manage security tools: Support firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection tools to strengthen the organization’s security posture.
• Ensure compliance: Help maintain alignment with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
• Partner with IT teams: Collaborate with technology teams to integrate security into system architecture and application development.
• Promote security awareness: Provide employee security awareness training and stay current on emerging threats, technologies, and cybersecurity trends.

Paving your way to your success:

• You communicate clearly and professionally, maintaining credibility and confidentiality when discussing sensitive security topics.
• You collaborate effectively in a team environment, partnering with IT and business stakeholders to strengthen security practices.
• You work well in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• You exercise sound judgment when defining methods and procedures for new assignments, adapting advanced techniques to achieve results.
• You bring a proactive security mindset, staying informed on threats and best practices while helping the organization reduce risk.

Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter!, * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT security, or a related field
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with penetration testing and security assessments
• Experience implementing and maintaining security policies, procedures, and controls

2.82.8 out of 5 stars Washington, DC Remote $125,600 - $188,400 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time, Compensation: The expected starting base pay range for this position is $125,600 - $157,000, with full potential base salary range over a successful candidate’s tenure in the position of $125,600 - $188,400. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, or other incentive compensation in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan of up to a 15% Bonus Target.

Employment Logistics: The IT & Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for helping protect the organization’s systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This role develops and maintains security policies, monitors environments for vulnerabilities and suspicious activity, supports incident response and remediation, and helps ensure alignment with applicable compliance and regulatory frameworks. The Engineer also works closely with IT teams to integrate security into systems and applications, manage security tools, and promote cybersecurity best practices across the organization.

Unpacking the Benefits: Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours
• Two (2) floating holidays per year
• Paid sick leave*
• Six (6) paid company holidays
• Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave
• Additional wellness and employee assistance programs

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies., Compensation decisions are made based on the specific circumstances of each hire to ensure fair and competitive pay.

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S., Lasership, Inc. dba OnTrac Final Mile with its affiliates, including OnTrac Logistics, Inc. (collectively, “OnTrac” or the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited to be part of our team and contribute to our talent acquisition efforts, we invite you to apply.