Cyber Security Engineer

Southern Talent Specialists
Charlotte, NC
Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description: The Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for second level security event/incident response along with the collection, analysis, and dissemination of cyber threat intelligence. These capabilities will include timely collection of advanced warning of impeding IT vulnerabilities or threats, a thorough correlation, analysis, and storage of threat intelligence information, and operational support of the incident response process. The candidate They will deliver and sustain the enterprise management strategy and solutions from a governance, process, discipline and technology standpoint, to support enterprise environments and our presence in various cloud instances and on-premises data centers covering threats / FIM / configuration management / incident response / vulnerability management. Secondary roles include IPS, EDR, TIP tools, and other information security solutions.

Essential Functions of the Job:
  • Responding to SOC alerts performing an analysis, and containment of security events.
  • Provide tier II support for escalated security incidents.
  • Support the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) in the effective detection, analysis, and containment of attacks.
  • Operate the configuration management program to track configuration drift over time, working with asset custodians to correct any configuration deviation from baseline.
  • Operate the File Integrity Management program to track changes to file systems on critical systems.
  • Operate the processes necessary to collect threat intelligence, analyze the data for patterns and actionable information, and create intelligence products for other teams to consume using MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
  • Identifies security risks and exposures, determines the causes of security violations and suggests procedures to halt future incidents.
  • Integrate appropriate systems and logs into the global threat management platform or Security Event and Incident Management system to properly protect critical assets.
  • Design, test and develop specific content and alerting to identify threats against critical assets.
  • Document incident response playbooks for new threat content and alerts.
  • Maintain an understanding of attacks, vectors and emergent threats.
  • Obtain and share cyber security intelligence with security partners, vendors and law enforcement as necessary.
  • Produce weekly and monthly operational metrics.
  • Work with vendors and internal customers to respond to escalations.
  • Recommends Preventative Security Actions.
  • Recommends Corrective Security Actions.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
  • Three-year minimum working in cyber threat or information security.
  • Vulnerability Scanning & Assessment: Perform vulnerability scans using tools like Tenable Nessus, analyze results, and prioritize findings for remediation.
  • Configuration Assessment: Evaluate system configurations against industry standards (e.g., CIS benchmarks) and ensure compliance.
  • File Integrity Monitoring (FIM): Implement and maintain FIM solutions, analyze file changes, and investigate suspicious activities.
  • Familiar with compliance regulations such as SOX, PCI-DSS, GLBA, and Federal Banking regulations.
  • Proficient with cloud security and monitoring capabilities in Azure
  • Proficient with Incident Response in Azure
  • Proficient with configuration management scanning tools.
  • Knowledgeable with Tripwire or other file integrity management tools.
  • Excellent team skills and integrity in a professional environment.
  • Ability to Map threats and vulnerabilities to MITRE.
  • Familiar with STRIDE.
  • Familiar with the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
  • Understanding of security technologies: IDS/IPS, firewalls, AV, proxies, EDR.
  • Understanding of scripting languages like JavaScript, Perl, etc.
  • Understanding of cloud configuration and vulnerability scanning tools.
  • CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, CEH or other security certifications preferred, but not required.
Posted 2025-08-20

Recommended Jobs

Night Shift Service Manager - Durham, NC

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Durham, NC

IMMEDIATELY HIRING!!! - APPLY TODAY!!! Are you ready to Build a Better Future? If you are looking for more than a job begin your career with the tire and auto service innovation leader with ov…

View Details
Posted 2025-07-29

Pipefitter Helper

PC Construction
Newton, NC

PC Construction is seeking Pipefitter Helpers for a water treatment plant project, located in Virginia. Responsibilities include assembly and installation of piping and mechanical equipment for air, …

View Details
Posted 2025-07-29

Pet Groomer Trainee

Petsmart
Greensboro, NC

PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You – JOIN OUR TEAM! Pet Groomer Trainee About Life at PetSmart At PetSmart, we’re more than just a company  obsessed with pets ; we’re  ob…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-12

Explore Vibrant Charlotte as a Traveling Telemetry Nurse!

NurseRecruiter
Charlotte, NC

Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Travel - (Tele RN) Join our team as a Telemetry Nurse in vibrant Charlotte, North Carolina, where adventure meets opportunity! Ideal candidates will be adaptable, skill…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-08

Cashier

Aramark
Midland, NC

Job Description We’re looking for a “Cashier” because “Being Awesome” isn’t a job title we can use. The perfect recipe for a Cashier on our team? A bit of sugar and spice, and a pinch of eve…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-19

Landscape Crew Member and Driver

Yardnique
Wilmington, NC

The primary role of the Maintenance Crew Member is to carry out landscape maintenance tasks efficiently, safely, and in alignment with our commitment to high-quality standards and exceptional custome…

View Details
Posted 2025-07-31

Physician / Urology / North Carolina / Locum tenens / Urologist Job

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Winston Salem, NC

Job Quick Facts: • Specialty: Urology • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Facility Location: Winston-Salem, NC • Service Setting: Inpatient • Reason For Coverage: Supplemental • Coverage Period:…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-09

General Utility Worker Lead - East Carolina Athletics

Aramark
Greenville, NC

Job Description The Lead General Utility Worker is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and cleanliness of our front and back of house facilities. The individual may be responsible for overs…

View Details
Posted 2025-07-30

Maintenance Tech II

VOA National Housing Corporation
Durham, NC

Job Description Job Description Maintenance Technician II Come join our awesome team as a Maintenance Tech II at Emerson Woods in Durham, NC! Emerson Woods is part of Volunteers of America N…

View Details
Posted 2025-07-24