Cybersecurity Engineer I

Cybersecurity Engineer I Location: Remote (U.S.) Schedule: Fully Remote An organization operating within a complex IT and Operational Technology (OT) environment is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer I to support security operations, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management initiatives. This opportunity offers exposure to both traditional enterprise security challenges and industrial control system environments while working alongside a small, highly collaborative cybersecurity team. This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about cybersecurity, enjoy hands-on technical work, and want to expand their experience across security operations, cloud security, endpoint protection, OT security, and security engineering. The position provides significant learning opportunities for individuals looking to build a long-term career within cybersecurity. Responsibilities: Monitor IT and OT environments using SIEM technologies and security monitoring tools to identify, investigate, and escalate security incidents Support incident response activities including detection, triage, containment, investigation, evidence collection, and post-incident analysis Perform vulnerability assessments, risk evaluations, remediation tracking, and patch validation efforts Configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot cybersecurity tools across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments Analyze logs, alerts, and security events to identify suspicious activity and emerging threats Support system hardening, attack surface reduction, and secure-by-design initiatives Assist with OT/ICS security monitoring, risk assessments, and protection of industrial control systems Develop and maintain security documentation, incident response playbooks, operational procedures, and technical runbooks Partner with IT, engineering, and business teams to improve security controls and reduce organizational risk Participate in security awareness initiatives, tabletop exercises, vendor evaluations, and continuous improvement activities Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent hands-on experience Approximately 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, systems administration, infrastructure, networking, or related technical disciplines Experience with security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, or security investigations Strong understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems Knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VLANs, firewalls, and network segmentation Familiarity with endpoint security concepts including antivirus, EDR/XDR, and endpoint hardening Ability to read and analyze logs, alerts, and security event data Basic scripting experience with PowerShell and/or Python Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Demonstrated curiosity, problem-solving ability, and passion for cybersecurity Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, critical infrastructure, or OT/ICS environments Familiarity with SCADA systems and industrial control system security concepts Exposure to security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, IEC 62443, or NERC CIP Experience with cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, or security monitoring platforms Understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts and access control best practices Home lab, cybersecurity research, security competitions, or independent technical projects Familiarity with AI-assisted security tools or modern threat detection technologies Why Consider This Opportunity? Opportunity to work across both IT and OT cybersecurity environments Hands-on exposure to incident response, vulnerability management, security monitoring, and security engineering Small team environment with direct visibility and impact Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities Exposure to enterprise security modernization and secure-by-design initiatives Opportunity to broaden technical skills across multiple cybersecurity domains Competitive compensation, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits package If you're passionate about cybersecurity, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to build expertise across both traditional IT and industrial security environments, we'd love to connect.