Cybersecurity Engineer

About the role

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting cybersecurity technologies and processes that protect the organization's systems, networks, applications, and data. This role works closely with IT, Engineering, and business teams to identify vulnerabilities, monitor security events, respond to threats, and strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security tools and platforms to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity.
• Investigate security alerts and assist with incident response activities.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of security technologies across the enterprise ensuring tools operate at full effectiveness, gaps are promptly identified, and issues are escalated with clear supporting information.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and assist in assessing security risks.
• Track and coordinate remediation activities with technology teams ensuring fixes are completed within defined SLA windows and remediation status is consistently documented for reporting and audit purposes.
• Validate security fixes and support ongoing risk reduction efforts.
• Aid in penetration testing activities and remediation initiatives.
• Administer identity and access management processes, including account provisioning and privileged access controls ensuring access rights are accurate, timely, and compliant with organizational policy at all times.
• Assist in maintaining endpoint security, network security, and cloud security controls.
• Configure and manage security tools according to organizational standards.
• Assist in implementing security policies and technical safeguards.
• Assist in investigating security incidents and documenting findings.
• Collect and analyze system and security logs during investigations.
• Support incident containment, recovery, and remediation efforts helping to minimize operational impact and restore secure, stable operations as efficiently as possible.
• Escalate significant threats and vulnerabilities to senior security personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, systems administration, network administration, or related technical roles; OR 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, systems administration, network administration, or related technical roles.
• Experience supporting enterprise security technologies and security operations processes.
• Hands on experience with security monitoring tools, vulnerability scanning solutions, and endpoint protection technologies.
• Experience with identity and access management (IAM) platforms and privileged access management processes.
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing enterprise security tools.
• Knowledge of incident response frameworks and procedures.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and modern technology environments.
• Understanding of security frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining security standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting digital media, publishing, or online content platforms.
• Familiarity with scripting, automation, or AI-enabled security tools used to improve operational efficiency and threat detection capabilities.

Pay

The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $125,000 to $140,000 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position.