Addresses the requirement for engineering practitioners in cybersecurity functions. Protects vital electronic systems and data from attack, as well as outsmarting and responding appropriately to sophisticated cyber-attacks. Maintains and applies working knowledge of industry standard cybersecurity frameworks and standards to analyze and prioritize cybersecurity risks across the enterprise and recommend treatment options. Researches attempted or successful efforts to compromise application, system, network or data security and designs countermeasures. Identifies, designs, implements, executes and assesses technical and procedural capabilities to effectively identify, prevent, detect, and respond to evolving cyber threats which threaten company electronic information, devices, applications, and data.
Key Responsibilities: • Applies expert knowledge in security-related areas to lead large projects/programs • Leads team to identify, understand, and prioritize complex security risks and vulnerabilities • Stays up-to-date on latest trends to prevent potential attacks • Conducts root cause analyses for complex security issues • Proactively identifies security risks and discusses with senior leadership • Reviews technical documentation and presents to senior leadership • Leads design considerations and collaborates with other Engineers • Meets with high-priority stakeholders to identify security requirements • Engages cross-functionally to develop and execute plans for large initiatives • Leads high-risk security architecture reviews
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of cybersecurity-relevant work experience OR High school diploma and 8+ years of experience • Preferred: 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree • Familiarity with programming languages (C, C++, Java, Python, etc.) • Experience interacting with senior leadership and in technical leadership roles • Cybersecurity-relevant certifications
This role requires working independently, taking responsibility for own work, and making significant decisions. Strong communication, problem-solving, and creativity skills are essential. The position involves participating in strategic planning within the cybersecurity area.