Cyber Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer I

Join a Rapidly Growing Manufacturing Leader Driving Innovation Across IT & OT Security

Are you looking for an opportunity to build your cybersecurity career while working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing manufacturing environment?

We are partnering with an award-winning manufacturing organization that continues to experience significant growth and technological advancement across its global operations. As the company expands, they are investing heavily in both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity, creating an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer I to join a highly visible security team.

This role offers hands-on exposure to modern cybersecurity tools, cloud technologies, industrial control systems, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. You'll work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals while helping secure innovative manufacturing environments that produce some of the most advanced products in the industry.

For ambitious cybersecurity professionals, this position provides tremendous opportunities for technical growth, mentorship, and long-term career advancement within a rapidly expanding organization.

What You'll Be Doing

Security Monitoring & Threat Detection

• Monitor enterprise IT and manufacturing OT environments using advanced security monitoring technologies.
• Investigate security alerts, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity while supporting threat detection initiatives.
• Analyze events and identify security trends to improve proactive threat prevention.

Incident Response & Security Operations

• Assist with security incident investigations, containment efforts, and remediation activities.
• Collect and analyze evidence while supporting established incident response processes.
• Participate in post-incident reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Vulnerability Management

• Conduct vulnerability assessments across enterprise and industrial environments.
• Partner with technical teams to prioritize remediation efforts and validate corrective actions.
• Help improve security posture through system hardening and risk reduction initiatives.

OT / ICS Security

• Support the protection of manufacturing systems, industrial networks, and operational technology environments.
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
• Participate in OT security assessments, documentation development, and security improvement projects.

Security Tools & Technology

• Configure, maintain, and optimize cybersecurity technologies across the organization.
• Support deployments of endpoint security, threat detection, and monitoring solutions.
• Assist with security architecture improvements and emerging technology evaluations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, engineering, and operations teams to enhance security across the business.
• Communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to security awareness initiatives and knowledge-sharing programs.

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; OR equivalent hands-on cybersecurity experience.
• 1-3 years of experience within Cybersecurity, Systems Administration, Network Administration, Security Operations, or IT Infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting production or enterprise technology environments.

Technical Skills

• Security Operations Center (SOC) or threat monitoring experience.
• Knowledge of SIEM platforms and security event analysis.
• Windows and Linux administration experience.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, routing, and firewalls.
• Experience with endpoint security technologies including EDR/XDR platforms.
• Ability to review and interpret system, application, and security logs.
• Basic scripting experience with Python and/or PowerShell.
• Understanding of vulnerability management processes and remediation workflows.
• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.

Highly Preferred

• Manufacturing, industrial automation, or critical infrastructure experience.
• Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives within manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, or IEC 62443.