Job Description
Job Description
Description:
Cyber Security Engineer
BUSINESS UNIT: PIVOT
FUNCTION: Core Infrastructure
REPORTS TO: Core Infrastructure Engineer
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
LOCATION: Cedar Rapids, IA - Hybrid with 1-2 days in office expected per week
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security or related field
EXPERIENCE: 5+ years’ experience
Who We Are Looking For
CCR builds and delivers innovative technology solutions and products for partners local and across the globe.
We are searching for a highly-motivated, dedicated, and experienced team member who understands the importance of business relationships to deliver our vision. Who has the ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions, relishes tackling challenges in a fast paced environment and delivers results with confidence, collaboration and determination.
Our ideal candidate thrives in an innovative and agile environment, is a go-getter who works collaboratively and partners across matrixed teams to plan, implement and support our technology by developing strong relationships. This role will be responsible for proactively monitoring, assessing and mitigating all security risks across our 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 our organization’s sensitive information and infrastructure.
What You’ll Accomplish And Experience
- 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 our 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
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security controls into the software development lifecycle and DevOps processes
- Investigate security breaches and incidents and provide detailed reports on root cause and remediation steps going forward
- Stay up to date with industry standards, emerging cyber threats, and best practices making recommendations to enhance security
- Utilize resources to create and conduct security awareness training sessions for all team members
- Conduct regular assessment and vulnerability scans to identify potential risks and weaknesses
- Participate in all response, recovery and analysis efforts as needed
Desirable Previous Experience
- Experience designing and implementing security solutions in complex environments
- 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
Why CCR
CCR is a privately held corporation that was founded in 1986 that provides technology services to large and small businesses nation-wide from our location in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our achievements include:
- Top quartile revenue growth for each of the last 5 years as per the worldwide Service Leadership Index® precision benchmark.
- Nationally recognized as “Great Place to Work” – 9 years in a row
- 10-years consecutively listed on Inc. 5000 - Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America
- 7-year consecutive top 100 listing on MSPMentor 501 internationally
- Nationally awarded Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion (2020, 2021, 2022)
- Finalist or Winner from Technology Association of Iowa for the following:
- IT Service Provider of the Year (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013)
- Top Growth Company of the Year (2017)
- Best User of Technology (2015)
- Technology company of the year (2022,2015, 2014, 2013)
Learn more about CCR and our values: https://ccr.net/about-us/
CCR offers a unique work-life balance and environment. Our competitive benefits package includes free daily lunch for employees, gym membership reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, a 401k program, quarterly profit sharing, short & long term disability and life insurance and lots of development opportunities to help you grow your professional career.
Learn about our culture: http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/circle-computer-resources-inc.
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