Cyber Security Engineer

Job Title: Cyber Security EngineerLocation: Onsite in Albany, NY or Fishkill, NY or Purchase, NYSchedule: Mon-Fri 9a-5p. Additionally, the Cyber Security Engineer will participate in an afterhours on-call rotation and Incident Response Team. Once training is completed, the candidate will transition to a second shift from 2PM-10PM.Acture Solutions is looking for a motivated and service-minded Cyber Engineer to support our Security Operations Center (SOC) and customer environments by monitoring, investigating, and responding to security events while continuously improving security posture across client networks. This is a customer-facing role that requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will also serve as an escalation point for SOC Analysts, contribute to process improvements, and participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and incident response coverage with additional compensation for time worked outside regular business hours. What You’ll DoServe as an escalation point for SOC Analysts by providing technical guidance and support on complex security investigations.Help define, document, and improve SOC processes and procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality security operations.Provide recommendations to leadership and customers to strengthen security posture, reduce risk, and improve resiliency.Partner with internal teams, clients, and vendors to drive resolution of high-priority security issues and coordinate security initiatives. Operational Responsibilities:Uphold and exemplify Acture’s Core Values: Accountability, Customer First, Trust, Integrity, Opportunity, Nurturing Positive Culture & Fun.Manage daily security operations in accordance with SLAs and escalation requirements.Assess, deploy, monitor, manage, and maintain security appliances, firewalls, and virtual servers across customer environments.Triage and investigate alarms in SIEM/XDR tools, determine false positives, and perform root cause analysis of security events.Scan for vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation across systems, tools, and customer technologies.Investigate and remediate threats, including performing incident response tasks as part of the Incident Response Team.Research activity and generate correlation, detection, and suppression rules to improve alert quality and SOC efficiency.Develop and manage SOC projects, including initiatives that improve automation and operational efficiency.Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and customer security environments.Communicate directly with customers daily, review reporting, and clearly explain security needs, findings, and recommendations.Support the day-to-day operation of customer infrastructure and serve as a point of contact for executives, vendors, and internal teams as needed.Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and incident response coverage as required. What You Bring Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesSecurity or higher certification required.Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Systems Engineer / Systems Administrator.Strong experience with corporate antivirus/antispam, security, and backup solutions.Strong knowledge of VMware and virtual environments.Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell scripting.Working knowledge of firewalls, IDS, and network security fundamentals.Strong knowledge of switching and routing.Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments (2016–2022).Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with executives, engineers, customers, vendors, and peers.Excellent organizational skills and ability to collaborate with others to develop and implement complex projects.Professional, energetic, and proactive work style with strong initiative and a customer service mindset.Linux/Unix/BSD/Mac experience is a plus.Education/Experience:Security or higher certification required.Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Systems Engineer / Systems Administrator. Physical Requirements- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. for equipment moves, installations, and returns.- Must be able to walk between multiple onsite locations or buildings.- Occasional travel to satellite campuses or regional client offices may be required.Who We AreActure Solutions Inc. is a trusted IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivering secure, scalable technology solutions. We partner with organizations to enhance operations, cybersecurity, and long-term growth through exceptional service.Why Join Acture Solutions?At Acture Solutions, we don’t just support IT—we support people. As a trusted Managed Service Provider, we deliver secure, scalable technology solutions that help organizations thrive. We're committed to professional growth, high-quality work, and a workplace where your contributions matter.What We Offer- This position is expected to pay between $95,000 and $125,000 per year (base salary). The actual base salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range is based on a position located in New York State and is intended to cover candidates working in Albany, Fishkill, and Purchase, NY.- Anthem Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, HSA, FSA, Life insurance, STD, LTD, 401k, EAP- Generous Discretionary Paid Time Off- 12 Paid Holidays- A culture that values collaboration, respect, and real impactReady to Get Started?If you're passionate about tech, love helping people, and want to grow your career in a role that makes a real difference—apply today. Valid driver’s license, background check, and fingerprinting required.

Salary : $95,000 - $125,000