Oakland, CA-1st-2nd week onsite and transitions to Hybrid - 2 days remote/3 days onsite - Local Candidates only as interview is onsite
Hours: 8am-5pm PST - Extensive experience with:
- Firewalls (functionality and maintenance)
- Office 365 Security
- VSX
- Endpoint Security
- In-depth knowledge of:
- cybersecurity principles, practices, technologies, and standards.
- Hands-on experience with security tools, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and vulnerability assessment tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
- Proven experience 4-5 years working in a cybersecurity role, preferably in a transportation or critical infrastructure environment. Generalist Security, IoT/OT, Security, NIST, CISA background
Cybersecurity Engineer
Job Description
Client is seeking a talented Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Oakland, California. As a vital part of our organization, you will play a crucial role in protecting our systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and maintain robust cybersecurity measures.
Responsibilities
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
- Monitor and analyze security incidents, conduct investigations, and provide timely response and resolution.
- Participate in incident response exercises and contribute to the continuous improvement of incident response procedures.
- Configure and maintain security tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and antivirus software.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders on cybersecurity-related matters.
- Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to proactively address emerging risks.
- Conduct security awareness training and workshops for staff to promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness and compliance.
- Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices to safeguard infrastructure and sensitive information.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure that security measures are integrated into the design, development, and maintenance of systems and applications.
- Assist in compliance efforts with relevant regulations and standards, such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and NIST.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Proven experience 4-5 working in a cybersecurity role, preferably in a transportation or critical infrastructure environment. Generalist Security, IoT/OT, Security, NIST, CISA background.
- Extensive experience with Firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Office 365 Security, VSX, and Endpoint Security. In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, technologies, and standards.
- Hands-on experience with security tools, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and vulnerability assessment tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are preferred.
- Experience with network and system administration, including Linux and Windows environments, is desirable.
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearances as required by Client.