Cyber Security Engineer

We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to help safeguard our technology landscape across both enterprise and operational environments. 100% onsite in Birmingham, AL. No C2C or third-party agencies. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. or have visa transfer eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance enterprise firewall operations, with primary ownership of Palo Alto security platforms.
• Configure and refine security rules, remote access controls, VPN connectivity, and network segmentation to support secure business operations.
• Investigate network and security issues through packet captures, trace analysis, and traffic review to identify root causes and restore service.
• Administer endpoint and web security tools, including platforms such as CrowdStrike and Cisco Umbrella, to maintain strong protection across user environments.
• Monitor alerts, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity spanning network, endpoint, cloud, identity, and operational technology systems.
• Drive remediation and risk reduction efforts by recommending practical security improvements aligned with current threats and industry standards.
• Contribute to incident response activities by assisting with investigation, containment, recovery, and post-event follow-up.
• Support vulnerability management by partnering with IT and business teams to prioritize fixes and close security gaps.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, security procedures, and configuration standards while participating in reviews for new applications, infrastructure, and security-related projects.
• Help sustain and optimize the organization’s standardized security environment following a recent modernization of security platforms, policies, and configurations.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, incident response, or a closely related security discipline.
• Proven hands-on experience administering enterprise firewalls, including policy management, troubleshooting, maintenance, and security optimization.
• Strong working knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls is required.
• Experience analyzing network traffic, performing packet tracing, and resolving security or connectivity issues.
• Familiarity with endpoint and network security technologies such as CrowdStrike, Cisco Umbrella, Check Point, Cisco ASA, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of vulnerability management, threat monitoring, and incident response practices across modern IT environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience and certifications will also be considered.
• Relevant certifications such as Palo Alto Networks credentials, CompTIA Security+, or other cybersecurity certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.
• Access to free online training and competitive compensation.