Staff Cybersecurity Engineer

Divergent

$157K — $236K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ability to access controlled information and technology under US export laws.
  • BS in Cybersecurity or related field with 3+ years of experience, or 5+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Expertise in Cybersecurity Analytics with hands-on experience.
  • Professional background in a SOC or similar cybersecurity service environment.
  • Strong capability to troubleshoot security problems and support users.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends and nights if necessary.
  • At least one DoD baseline security certification, with the ability to obtain relevant certification rapidly.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and analyze threats across the organization.
  • Tune SIEM detections and create correlation searches, NIDS rules, and firewall logic.
  • Act as the technical escalation point for complex cybersecurity incidents.
  • Implement security baselines like STIGs in corporate systems and applications as needed.
  • Conduct post-incident reviews to assess and improve security architecture.
  • Perform proactive threat research and report on Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence.
  • Collaborate with ISSM to develop and test the Incident Response Plan and related playbooks.
  • Conduct regular security assessments and define remediation strategies for control shortcomings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation package with competitive salary and equity plan.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown.
  • Health and wellness benefits with both HMO and Premium PPO options, plus life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Reimbursement for learning and development initiatives to support professional growth.
  • Collaborative, dynamic environment focused on innovation and reducing environmental footprint.
Full Job Description
Purpose

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer with experience in SOC operations in a federal contractor environment. This role is hands-on and you will serve as a lead as well as a threat analyst maintaining risk posture across information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) domains.
The Role
  • Identify and analyze threats across the enterprise
  • Tune SIEM detections and develop correlation searches, Network Intrusion Detection rules, and firewall logic.
  • Be the technical escalation backstop for complex cybersecurity incidents.
  • As directed by leadership, implement STIGs and other security baselines to corporate systems, architecture, and applications.
  • Conduct post-incident reviews to identify architectural gaps and define security enhancements.
  • Provide proactive threat research and regularly report on Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence.
  • In association with the ISSM, develop, maintain, and test an Incident Response Plan and playbooks.
  • In association with the ISSM, conduct regular security assessments and define remediation strategies to address control deficiencies.
Basic Qualifications
  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
  • BS in Cybersecurity or related technical field with 3+ years of relevant industry experience (5+ years' experience in lieu of degree).
  • Expertise in Cybersecurity Analytics.
  • Professional experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar environment offering cybersecurity services.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot security issues and provide user support.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, including weekends and overnight as needed.
  • At least one DoD baseline security certification, such as CISSP, Sec+, A+Sec, OR the ability to rapidly receive such certification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or OSCP.
  • Project management experience with the capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Professional technical leadership in a security operations center (SOC) or similar cybersecurity service.
Work Environment
  • Onsite
Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S05 - S06 as evaluated through our interview process.
  • Senior / S05: $157,371 - $204,582 + Equity
  • Staff / S06: $181,800 - $236,340 + Equity


Pay Range

$157,371-$236,340 USD

What We Offer:
  • Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
  • Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
  • Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
  • Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
  • Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.


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