GENERAL SUMMARY

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will collaborate with senior engineers to create a security plan, educate the organization on how best to implement such procedures, ensure the organization complies with all data security regulation, integrate a compliance model across information systems in the organizations so compliance is verified in real time. You will mentor junior cybersecurity engineers and train staff in the use of information security standards, polices, and best practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses the quality of security controls, using performance indicators.
• Assists in investigations of information security breaches to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate the damage.
• Assists in managing documentation of computer security or emergency measure policies, procedures, or tests.
• Monitors networks or systems for security breaches or intrusions.
• Supports vulnerability assessments or analysis of information security systems.
• Assists in developing information security standards and best practices.
• Assists in developing or installing software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.
• Develops responses and recovery strategies for security breaches.
• Identifies and recommends solutions to information security problems.
• Helps develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, disclosure or to meet emergency data processing needs.
• Performs risk assessments or executes system tests to ensure the functioning of data processing activities or security measures.
• Provides technical support to computer users for installation and use of security products.
• Recommends information security enhancements to management.
• Reviews security assessments for computing environments or checks for compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
• Scans networks, using vulnerability assessment tools to identify vulnerabilities.
• Trains staff on, and oversees the use of, information security standards, policies, and best practices.
• Troubleshoots security and network problems.

CERTIFICATES DESIRED

• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• CompTIA PenTest+
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either
• An Associates Degree with 3+ years of general Information Technology experience, or
• A High School Diploma or HSE diploma and 5+ years of general Information Technology experience applying the below
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, software, operating systems and compliance regulations
• Thorough knowledge of programming languages and scripting
• Experience with handling complex network architectures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong technical experience
• Ability to develop and maintain information security standards
• Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk, sit, use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, balance, stop, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver’s license. Use of a computer and other personal assistance devices (tablets or mobile phone) is a must for this position.

• Work Environment: This position is performed within an office environment at least 80% of the time. The other 20% the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. With multiple worksites the noise level varies from the office environment and the outside environment. The incumbent in this position is expected to work independently and as part of the team.

• Personal Attributes: Customer service focused, driven. Focus on continuous improvement, learning and development.  Ability to present technical ideas to business users in a simple way.  Strong communication skills (interpersonal, written, verbal).  Openness to learning and migrating to new technologies.  Attention to detail and ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks.  Proven ability to follow priorities and timelines.  Flexible, self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.  Solid written communicator.