Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Dallas, Texas (3 days a week in office)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Dallas, Texas. As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will play a crucial role in protecting our organization’s digital assets and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop and implement security measures to safeguard our infrastructure and data.

Responsibilities:

Security Infrastructure Management:

• Administer and maintain security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus solutions.
• Monitor security alerts and respond to security incidents promptly.
  Vulnerability Management:
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Implement patches and updates to address vulnerabilities.

Security Policy and Compliance:

• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

Incident Response:

• Investigate security incidents, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop incident response plans and lead incident response efforts when necessary.

Security Awareness Training:

• Conduct security awareness training for employees to promote a culture of security.

Security Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of security incidents, actions taken, and security configurations.
• Create and update security documentation and reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and principles.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience with security tools and technologies, including firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.