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The Value You’ll Bring
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Smithfield Foods is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to support critical programs and strategic initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will assess, design, and maintain cybersecurity systems that protect the company's infrastructure, applications, and data. You will collaborate with IT, engineering, and business teams to strengthen Smithfield’s security posture, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
What You’ll Do
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!
The Value You’ll Bring
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
Smithfield Foods is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to support critical programs and strategic initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will assess, design, and maintain cybersecurity systems that protect the company's infrastructure, applications, and data. You will collaborate with IT, engineering, and business teams to strengthen Smithfield’s security posture, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
What You’ll Do
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
- Risk Assessment: Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments of industrial control systems (ICS) networks, systems, and components to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Policies & Controls: Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and technical controls to reduce risk and strengthen system resilience.
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations such as NIST, ISA/IEC 62443, and IEC 61850.
- Security Solutions: Design, configure, and implement protective technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), and SIEM platforms to defend against cyber threats.
- Testing & Validation: Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of ICS environments to identify weaknesses and implement timely remediation.
- Training & Guidance: Provide training and technical guidance to engineers and operators on cybersecurity best practices to improve awareness and compliance.
- Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to embed cybersecurity into the design, development, and deployment of new ICS systems and components.
- Incident Response: Participate in incident response activities, analyzing and mitigating threats to quickly restore secure and stable operations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2 years of relevant experience in OT cybersecurity, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Cloud Security: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud security, including deployment, monitoring, and protection technologies.
- Endpoint & Email Protection: Proven expertise in endpoint protection solutions, advanced email threat protection, and forensic investigation/remediation.
- Identity & Access Management: Strong background in Windows Active Directory security and administration.
- Application & Network Security: Experience managing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and implementing network-level protections against evolving cyber threats.
- Data Analysis: Skilled in analyzing and interpreting log data using security analytics tools to detect and respond to potential incidents.
- Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Team & Culture Fit: Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while building strong working relationships.
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
- Frequently required to sit; stand; reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.