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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** Smithfield Foods, Inc. - **Location:** Smithfield, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Application Firewall, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management, Cybercrime, Process Control Systems, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88066641/1 ## About the Role Smithfield Foods is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to support critical programs and strategic initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will assess, design, and maintain cybersecurity systems that protect the company's infrastructure, applications, and data. You will collaborate with IT, engineering, and business teams to strengthen Smithfield's security posture, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards., To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. * Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience in OT cybersecurity, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. * Cloud Security: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud security, including deployment, monitoring, and protection technologies. * Endpoint & Email Protection: Proven expertise in endpoint protection solutions, advanced email threat protection, and forensic investigation/remediation. * Identity & Access Management: Strong background in Windows Active Directory security and administration. * Application & Network Security: Experience managing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and implementing network-level protections against evolving cyber threats. * Data Analysis: Skilled in analyzing and interpreting log data using security analytics tools to detect and respond to potential incidents. * Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts for technical and non-technical audiences. * Team & Culture Fit: Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while building strong working relationships. ## Description The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. * Risk Assessment: Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments of industrial control systems (ICS) networks, systems, and components to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies. * Policies & Controls: Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and technical controls to reduce risk and strengthen system resilience. * Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations such as NIST, ISA/IEC 62443, and IEC 61850. * Security Solutions: Design, configure, and implement protective technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), and SIEM platforms to defend against cyber threats. * Testing & Validation: Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of ICS environments to identify weaknesses and implement timely remediation. * Training & Guidance: Provide training and technical guidance to engineers and operators on cybersecurity best practices to improve awareness and compliance. * Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to embed cybersecurity into the design, development, and deployment of new ICS systems and components. * Incident Response: Participate in incident response activities, analyzing and mitigating threats to quickly restore secure and stable operations. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 234: How X's Feed Works, Top 10 CI/CD Risks & Meat Proxies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/755-dev-digest-234-how-x-s-feed-works-top-10-ci-cd-risks-meat-proxies) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Walking Into The Era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/106-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)