Job ID: NS538778830
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Category: Information Technology
Employment Type: Permanent
Cyber Security Engineer needed to fill a new position for a well-respected client headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Apply today to take advantage of this unique and exciting opportunity!
WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY?
- Direct Hire
- First 60 – 90 days will be onsite, then will have a hybrid schedule with 1 – 2 days per week onsite
- Regular business hours, work required as needed outside of regular business hours
- Salary is $120000 – $140000 per year with some flexibility based on skills and experience
- Our client has been nationally recognized as “Great Place to Work” nine years in a row, has been listed on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in American for ten consecutive years, and offers a unique work-life balance and environment. Our client provides abundant development opportunities to help you grow your professional career.
DO YOU ALIGN WITH THESE KEY QUALIFICATIONS?
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security or related field
- 5+ years of experience
- Experience building SOC 2 compliance from scratch is a hard requirement
- Working expertise in networking, network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies, with a strong understanding of security principles and best practices
- Proven experience with security assessment tools, penetration testing, and vulnerability management
- Hands-on experience with cloud security platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security technologies
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desired
- Experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) and familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR) is a plus
WHAT WILL YOUR SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will thrive in an innovative and agile environment, be an ambitious person who works collaboratively and partners across matrixed teams to plan, implement and support the client’s technology by developing strong relationships. This role will be responsible for proactively monitoring, assessing, and mitigating all security risks across the client’s systems and networks. This will require a deep understanding of cyber threats and vulnerabilities to be able to build out strong security measures to protect the client’s organization’s sensitive information and infrastructure.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-wide security solutions to protect against cyber threats and attacks
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments and risk analyses to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and infrastructure
- Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices
- Serve as a subject matter expert on security-related technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint security, and encryption
- Lead incident response activities, including threat detection, containment, eradication, and recovery, and ensure timely resolution of security incidents
WHAT WILL YOU RECEIVE?
Gain access to The Reserves Network Team:
- Partnership with experienced recruiters that will advise you on all aspects of your job search and career aspirations
- Our network has direct access to hiring managers and we will get your resume to the top of the pile of submissions for this opportunity and many more like this
- Long-term career partner who will provide you with market intelligence and guidance
Client Benefits:
- Industry competitive salary based on your experience/qualifications
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- PTO
- Free daily lunch
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Quarterly profit sharing
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE?
If you have a background that lines up well with the Cyber Security Engineer description and are interested in learning more about this opportunity, apply below NOW!
Studies have shown that people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At The Reserves Network we strive to provide the best experience and opportunities for everyone, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other available roles we have.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we value our employees and foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment. However you identify and whatever your background, we encourage you to apply today.
Last update: 10.1.2023
