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IT Cyber Security Engineer

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
  • Charlotte

Requirements

  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • 2 to 5 years of cyber security engineering experience
  • Experience must include familiarity with applicable NIST information security documentation
  • 1+ years of this functional experience must have included securing and evaluating information management systems, security design
  • 3+ years of working experience in the following:
  • Hands-on experience identifying, exploiting, and remediating Network and Application based attacks
  • Network auditing and monitoring, including SIEM experience
  • Active Directory
  • Cloud security (AWS, Azure)
  • Experience recommending, communicating, and tracking remediation of IT Threats
  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school
  • Knowledge acquired through 5 to up to 7 years of work experience
  • At least five years of experience in the IT field
  • Certification Requirements: Preferably one of the following security-related certifications:
  • CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • ISSAP – Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
  • ISSEP – Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • A two year degree or equivalent experience (Associates)
  • Four year degree (Bachelors)

Responsibilities

  • Monitors the health of existing cyber controls, assesses gaps, and recommends improvements to policies and strategies, including risk and cost assessments
  • Performs product evaluations as necessary
  • Designs user training programs and communication strategies
  • Designs and coordinates implementation on cyber security projects to achieve desired risk mitigation results
  • Conducts penetration testing, simulating an attack on the system to find exploitable weaknesses, and monitors networks and systems for security breaches
  • Coordinates closely on any other additional CAAS testing projects- SOX, PIAA, and PCI
  • Works cross-functionally with vendors internally and externally
  • Develops strategies to respond to and recover from a security breach, leads incident response, including steps to minimize the impact, and then conducting a technical and forensic investigation
  • Develops and maintains security architecture standards and best practices in the development of new solutions and onboarding of new vendor solutions
  • Mentors IT development teams on security best practices

FAQs

What is the role of the IT Cyber Security Engineer?

The IT Cyber Security Engineer serves as a leader in developing and implementing strategies, best practices, and educational programs to protect the company's computer assets, networks, and information from cyber threats. This role involves continual assessment of existing strategies, evaluating new technologies, and executing projects to mitigate security gaps.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include monitoring existing cyber controls, conducting risk and cost assessments, performing product evaluations, designing user training programs, executing penetration testing, coordinating cybersecurity projects, and leading incident response efforts following a security breach.

What type of experience is necessary for this role?

Candidates should have 2 to 5 years of cyber security engineering experience, including familiarity with NIST information security documentation and at least 1 year specifically in securing and evaluating information management systems. A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with identifying and remediating network and application-based attacks is also required.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

Preferred qualifications include a two-year degree or equivalent experience (Associate’s degree) and a four-year degree (Bachelor’s degree). Additionally, having relevant security certifications such as CISA, CEH, ISSAP, or ISSEP is preferred.

What skills are essential for a successful candidate in this role?

Essential skills include experience in network auditing and monitoring (particularly SIEM), knowledge of Active Directory, cloud security (with platforms like AWS and Azure), and the ability to recommend, communicate, and track the remediation of IT threats.

What are the benefits offered to full-time teammates?

Full-time teammates are eligible for various benefits including paid training, paid time off plus paid holidays, a 401(k) with company matching, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), comprehensive group health insurance (medical, dental, vision & disability), and life insurance options.

Is mentoring part of the job responsibilities?

Yes, the role includes mentoring cyber analysts and internal IT development teams on security best practices to enhance their knowledge and skills in cybersecurity.

How does this position contribute to compliance?

The IT Cyber Security Engineer develops cyber strategies that comply with government regulations and assesses the organization's security measures to ensure ongoing compliance.

What certifications are recommended for candidates applying for this role?

Preferred certifications include CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional), and ISSEP (Information Systems Security Engineering Professional).

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Mission & Purpose

The Coca-Cola Company is a global beverage corporation that offers over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories, including well-known products such as Coca-Cola, Dasani, Fanta, and Sprite. Their ultimate mission is to refresh the world and inspire moments of optimism and happiness through their beverages. The company's purpose is to continually transform their portfolio by reducing sugar in their drinks, introducing innovative products, and minimising their environmental impact through initiatives like water replenishment and recycling. With their bottling partners, they employ over 700,000 people, contributing to economic opportunities in communities worldwide.