Data Engineer

Join a dynamic team supporting vulnerability remediation across hybrid OT/IT environments, where your technical expertise will help strengthen application security and operational resilience. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing complex findings, coordinating cross-functional remediation efforts, and turning security requirements into practical implementation plans. Responsibilities

• Review vulnerability scan results and assess remediation options based on technical dependencies and business impact.
• Classify vulnerabilities by ownership, technology, and the best path to remediation.
• Identify and coordinate fixes such as patches, software upgrades, package updates, Java updates, certificate replacements, TLS/cipher changes, database driver updates, and vendor-provided solutions.
• Work closely with infrastructure, application, security, and vendor teams to validate environments and determine feasible remediation approaches.
• Help application owners understand dependencies, testing needs, and release constraints tied to remediation activities.
• Develop clear technical requirements for third-party vendors when application-level changes are needed.
• Document remediation decisions, implementation guidance, open risks, and recommended next steps for future reference.
• Support risk-based prioritization while balancing security goals with operational stability.
• Provide regular progress updates, track issues, and escalate blockers to project leadership as needed.
• Contribute ideas for process improvement, preventive controls, and more effective vulnerability intake and remediation practices.

• Experience supporting OT/IT integration environments or hybrid operational and enterprise technology ecosystems.
• Background analyzing application vulnerabilities and building practical remediation plans for hosted application environments.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and Linux application hosting environments.
• Experience with virtual machine-hosted enterprise applications.
• Understanding of patching, package management, software lifecycle management, and dependency remediation.
• Knowledge of TLS/SSL, certificates, cipher suites, and secure communication settings.
• Experience with Java, OpenJDK, Apache, Log4j, OpenSSL, or similar enterprise middleware technologies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft security updates, SQL Server components, database drivers, and related application dependencies.
• Ability to interpret vulnerability scan findings and translate them into actionable next steps.
• Experience collaborating with third-party vendors on remediation efforts.
• Strong technical writing, coordination, and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, warehouse, industrial automation, or similar OT-adjacent environments.
• Familiarity with integration platforms, middleware, APIs, database connectivity, and message-based application patterns.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7.
• Background in regulated or high-availability operational environments.
• Experience defining repeatable remediation intake, triage, and ownership processes.
• Ability to create vendor remediation packets, technical requirement documents, or security exception documentation.
• Strong judgment when evaluating operational risk for production-impacting remediation work.

Horizontal Talent is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates with a wide range of experiences to apply.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $37 - $71 per hour based on qualifications and experience.