Cyber Security Engineer
empirical Foods · North Sioux City, SD · 2 wk ago
On-siteFull-time
About the Role
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 role will develop into a trusted technical resource capable of independently managing daily security operations and providing continuity for the organization’s cybersecurity function.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Coordinate vulnerability identification and remediation.
- Validate remediation efforts.
- Support risk reduction initiatives.
- Support implementation of security tools and controls.
- Assist with cloud security initiatives.
- Develop procedures and documentation.
- Support compliance and audit activities.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Must have regular and punctual attendance.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years of cybersecurity, systems administration, network administration, infrastructure support, or a closely related IT discipline with demonstrated security responsibilities.
- 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.
Skills
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Disability, Life
- Flex Medical and Dependent Care
- Matching 401(k)
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Vacation and Holidays