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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Engineer, Cox Farms job - **Company:** BrightFarms Inc - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Log Analysis, Microsoft Security Essentials, Performance Tuning, Phishing, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, EndPointSecurity, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, Qualys, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.diversity.com/career/2461404/security-engineer-cox-farms ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent experience * 2 years of experience in security engineering, security operations, or closely related technical security role * Hands-on experience deploying and administering SIEM platforms and building effective detection and alerting content * Proficiency with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, including platform configuration, policy tuning, and alert investigation * Working knowledge of identity security, including: Entra ID, conditional access, privileged access management, and MFA implementation * Experience with vulnerability scanning platforms, such as Qualys, Tenable, or equivalent, including scan configuration and results interpretation * Strong understanding of common attack techniques and the ability to identify and investigate indicators of compromise * Ability to communicate security findings and risk clearly to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders, * 3+ years of experience in security engineering, security operations, or closely related technical security role * Expertise in an environment with operational technology, industrial control systems, or facility automation where IT/OT security boundaries are a real consideration * Demonstrated proficiency with CrowdStrike Falcon Complete or similar managed detection and response platforms, including alert investigation, policy configuration, detection tuning, and coordination of response activities. Experience with network security monitoring and the ability to interpret packet captures and flow data * Background building security tooling and processes in a growth-stage and/or developing security environment. CompTIA CySA+, GIAC GCED, CISSP, Microsoft Security certifications, or equivalent, For roles based in the United States: Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship. For roles based in Canada: applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. ## Description Cox Farms is building its security operation from the ground up and the Security Engineer will have direct influence over how that operation takes shape as the business grows. The Security Engineer designs and implements security controls, standards, and procedures that protect Cox Farms systems, networks, and data. The role will serve as a hands-on technical resource across the Cox Farms, North American, security environment, owning the day-to-day administration, tuning, troubleshooting, and improvement of security technologies. Where the Director, IT Security sets program direction and policy, the Security Engineer builds and operates the infrastructure that makes it operate. The ideal candidate is a hands-on security professional who is comfortable working across a broad range of security technologies and responsibilities, from infrastructure and network security to monitoring, detection, and response. They should be technically strong, self-directed, and equally comfortable administering existing tools, troubleshooting issues, implementing new controls, and helping mature security practices as the organization grows., * Deploy, administer, and continuously tune security tooling including: SIEM, EDR/endpoint protection, email security platforms, and network security appliances * Own the day-to-day operation of the vulnerability management program including scan configurations, results analysis, remediation prioritization and tracking with infrastructure teams * Implement and maintain identity and access management controls including conditional access policies, MFA enforcement, and access review processes in coordination with the Security Lead * Configure and maintain the Microsoft security stack including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, and Entra ID security policies * Monitor security alerts across all platforms investigate, triage, and escalate incidents according to established playbooks * Review cybersecurity assessments and technical findings to identify security gaps and support remediation efforts * Perform technical security assessments and control testing to validate the effectiveness of security measures * Assist with report writing related to investigations of information security breaches or network evaluations to identify or implement solutions to information security problems * Support incident response activities including log analysis, evidence collection, containment actions, and post-incident documentation * Implement and maintain security configurations for OT/IT boundary controls across greenhouse and facility environments * Develop and maintain security runbooks, standard operating procedures, and configuration documentation * Support phishing simulation programs, security awareness activities, and user security communications. 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