Security Engineer 1025

 We are seeking a motivated Security Engineer with foundational experience in regulated IT environments to help design, implement, and maintain secure and compliant systems across IT and operational technology (OT) infrastructures. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their cybersecurity expertise in a hands-on, cross-functional environment while learning from senior engineering and compliance leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to build secure, compliant architectures across IT and OT domains.

• Implement system hardening, secure configuration baselines, patching strategies, and network segmentation.

• Support vulnerability management efforts, including scanning, remediation tracking, and reporting.

• Assist with deployment and management of security tools (e.g., endpoint protection, SIEM, DLP, firewalls, identity solutions).

• Contribute to incident response activities by maintaining playbooks, supporting investigations, and gathering evidence.

• Ensure technical compliance with frameworks such as NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, CMMC, ITAR/EAR, and ISO 27001.

• Perform routine monitoring, access reviews, and control validation across IT and OT systems.

• Maintain accurate documentation of technical security controls, system architectures, and change records.

• Participate in audits, assessments, tabletop exercises, and other compliance-related events as needed.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, IT, or infrastructure roles.

• Exposure to regulated environments (e.g., DoD, aerospace/defense, manufacturing, energy).

• Familiarity with NIST CSF or NIST 800-171 controls.

• Basic understanding of networking, identity management, endpoint protection, and patching practices.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and a willingness to learn across IT and OT environments.

• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder