IT Security Engineer

Position Summary

The IT Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity controls that protect company systems, networks, manufacturing operations, and data across multiple locations. This role supports a large-scale electronics manufacturing environment by securing enterprise IT infrastructure, operational technology (OT), and manufacturing systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and corporate security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security solutions across corporate and manufacturing environments.

• Secure network infrastructure, servers, endpoints, cloud systems, and manufacturing systems.

• Support segmentation and protection of operational technology (OT) and production networks.

• Evaluate and deploy new security tools and technologies.

• Monitor security events and respond to threats, incidents, and vulnerabilities.

• Investigate security alerts and coordinate incident containment, eradication, and recovery.

• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend preventative controls.

• Maintain incident response documentation and procedures.

• Perform vulnerability scanning and remediation coordination.

• Support penetration testing and remediation tracking.

• Conduct risk assessments for new systems and production technologies.

• Maintain patch and security configuration compliance.

• Support compliance with customer and regulatory security requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CMMC, SOC, or customer-specific standards).

• Assist with internal and external security audits.

• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.

• Secure factory networks, production equipment connectivity, and IoT/industrial devices.

• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure secure deployment of production technologies.

• Minimize operational disruptions while implementing security controls.

• Support identity and access management controls.

• Secure endpoints, servers, and remote access solutions.

• Implement multi-factor authentication and privileged access protections.

• Work with IT, engineering, and operations teams across locations.

• Provide security guidance for new projects and system deployments.

• Assist in employee awareness and security training initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• At least 3 years’ experience in IT security or infrastructure security roles.

• Experience securing enterprise networks and cloud or hybrid environments.

• Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, and vulnerability management tools.

• Experience with incident response and threat analysis.

• Understanding of manufacturing or operational technology environments preferred.

• Knowledge of networking protocols and enterprise infrastructure.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or similar certifications.

• SANS or cloud security certifications are a plus.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• This is a FULLY ONSITE position; must be able to report onsite daily.

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with multiple languages spoken.

• Excellent presentation skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to balance security with operational uptime requirements

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environments

• Project and risk management skills.

• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.

• Computer literate in a Windows environment.

• Strong written and spoken English skills; bilingual in Spanish or Swahili preferred.

• Ability to operate independently in multiple locations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to distinguish between colors.

• Ability to bend, stoop, stand/sit for prolonged periods, move about production and warehouse facilities.

• Ability to travel occasionally, including internationally – travel required is minimal – less than 5%.

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