Cyber Security Engineer

The Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for monitoring, administering, and continuously improving the organization’s security monitoring and threat detection capabilities. This position supports SIEM, EDR/XDR, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity operations across enterprise and production environments. As the cybersecurity program matures, this position will develop into a trusted technical resource capable of independently managing daily security operations and providing continuity for the organization’s cybersecurity function.

Responsibilities

• Security Operations & Incident Response

• Monitor SIEM, EDR/XDR, and MDR platforms.

• Investigate alerts and suspicious activity.

• Lead and coordinate incident response activities.

• Conduct threat hunting and event analysis.

• Improve detection rules and alert tuning.

• Evaluate SIEM log coverage and onboarding.

• Participate in shared after-hours security monitoring and incident response coverage.

• Respond to and escalate security-related requests and incidents received from the IT Help Desk.

Vulnerability Management

• Coordinate vulnerability identification and remediation.

• Validate remediation efforts.

• Support risk reduction initiatives.

Security Engineering & Administration

• Support implementation of security tools and controls.

• Assist with cloud security initiatives.

• Develop procedures and documentation.

• Support compliance and audit activities.

Additional

• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

• Experience administering, monitoring, and investigating security events using SIEM platforms.

• Experience working with EDR/XDR technologies to detect, investigate, and respond to security threats.

• Knowledge of threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring practices.

• Understanding of network security fundamentals, endpoint security, and identity-based threats.

• Ability to analyze security alerts, identify root causes, and recommend remediation actions.

• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and Azure security environments preferred.

• Understanding of operational technology (OT) and manufacturing environments preferred.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to solve and communicate complex problems, and document findings clearly in writing.

• Sound judgment on when to act versus escalate.

• Solutions-oriented, results-driven self-starter.

• Strong organizational ability.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Physical Requirements

• Office Setting

Experience:Minimum of three (3) years of cybersecurity, systems administration, network administration, infrastructure support, or a closely related IT discipline with demonstrated security responsibilities.

Education: Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred. CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent foundational cybersecurity certification. Equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience will be considered.

Our company is known for its competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance. Depending on position benefits may include: Health/Dental/Vision, Disability, Life, Flex Medical and Dependent Care, Matching 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. The company prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Post offer physical and substance testing required.

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