Cyber Security Engineer I

About the role

This is a hands-on role that provides critical support to TAMKO's integrated IT and Operational Technology (OT) security operations. The position offers direct exposure to modern security tools, incident response procedures, and vulnerability management across both IT and industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor IT and OT environments using SIEM tools and dashboards to identify, investigate, and escalate security incidents, anomalies, and vulnerabilities in real time
• Maintain situational awareness through continuous event analysis and reporting, providing timely summaries and insights to support proactive threat detection and response
• Support incident detection, triage, containment, and investigation activities, collecting evidence and documenting findings in alignment with established response playbooks
• Perform scheduled and ad-hoc vulnerability assessments across IT and OT systems, supporting prioritization, remediation planning, and patch validation
• Configure, update, and maintain security tools and agents across IT and OT environments, ensuring reliable deployment and integration
• Apply OT/ICS security principles to monitor and protect industrial control systems, supporting threat identification across IT and OT environments
• Collaborate with OT and engineering teams to assess security gaps, recommend mitigations, and participate in risk assessments for critical systems
• Work closely with IT, OT, and business teams to integrate security into operational processes
• Communicate security findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders in clear, actionable terms
• Participate in security training initiatives and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Stay current with security trends, emerging threats, and new attack vectors through training and research

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or related field; or 3 or more years of practical cybersecurity experience in a production environment
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in IT or OT environments, with exposure to security operations, monitoring, or system administration
• Demonstrated ability to work with technical systems, troubleshoot problems, and document findings
• Demonstrated ability to implement and operationalize new technologies in production environments

Technical Skills

• Exposure to cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, including a basic understanding of cloud-native security tools and setups
• Familiarity with AI-assisted or data-driven threat detection tools to support faster analysis and response
• Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems and command-line interfaces
• Basic proficiency in networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VLANs, firewalls, and network segmentation
• Foundational knowledge of endpoint security, including antivirus, EDR/XDR concepts, and endpoint hardening
• Ability to read, understand, and analyze security logs and event data
• Scripting fundamentals in Python or PowerShell (ability to write or read/modify existing scripts)
• Basic understanding of vulnerability scanning tools and vulnerability assessment processes
• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles and access control concepts

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving mindset and intellectual curiosity about how systems work and fail
• High attention to detail and ability to follow procedures while identifying process improvements
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work under pressure during security incidents
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while escalating appropriately when needed
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and security methodologies

Benefits

In addition to competitive wages, TAMKO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and other valuable benefits.