Cloud and Endpoint Security Engineer

Sr Cybersecurity Engineer- Cloud and Endpoint Security

Salary: $110,200 - $165,300, plus 10% annual bonus

Way of work: Hybrid - three days on location

Location: Columbus, OH

Relocation Assistance Provided

At NiSource, our Enterprise Security organization designs, builds, and sustains the advanced defenses that protect our critical infrastructure and customer trust.

The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Cloud and Endpoint Security plays a pivotal role in engineering, administering, and optimizing NiSource's security platforms across endpoint and cloud environments. This role combines hands-on expertise in CrowdStrike Falcon and cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP) to deliver unified threat visibility, response automation, and proactive risk reduction across IT and OT assets. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable engineering EDR solutions as they are designing secure cloud controls aligned with Zero Trust and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0).

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Engineer, administer, and optimize the CrowdStrike Falcon platform-covering policy tuning, sensor deployment, and health monitoring across enterprise endpoints

Develop and enhance custom detections, response logic, and playbooks leveraging Falcon Fusion, RTR, and threat intelligence data.

Deploy, configure, and manage cloud security controls and integrations across Azure, AWS, and GCP-ensuring consistent protection across hybrid workloads

Integrate endpoint and cloud telemetry into SIEM (Splunk) and SOAR platforms for automation, enrichment, and real-time containment

Partner with the SOC and Incident Response teams to investigate alerts, correlate cloud and endpoint events, and validate detection efficacy

Lead efforts to secure endpoint and cloud baselines aligned with CIS, NIST, and NiSource technical specifications

Drive automation of security processes and metrics reporting using Python, PowerShell, and API-based integrations

Evaluate and pilot emerging security technologies, such as Falcon Discover, Identity Protection, or Cloud Workload Protection, to enhance defensive depth

Collaborate with infrastructure, architecture, and compliance teams to align controls with Zero Trust and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NERC, FERC, CIP)

Support vulnerability and patch management integrations using Falcon Spotlight and cloud-native tools

Participate in post-incident analysis and continuous improvement cycles to strengthen overall security posture You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, endpoint protection, or SOC environments

3+ years of direct hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon or a comparable EDR/XDR platform

3+ years of threat detection engineering, endpoint telemetry, and incident response processes Preferred Qualifications

Industry certifications such as CCFA, CCFR, CCSP, GIAC, CompTIA, Azure Certifications, or ISC2

Familiarity with cloud workload and posture management tools (e.g., Prisma Cloud, Defender for Cloud)

Experience with energy sector regulatory frameworks (NERC, FERC, CIP)

Exposure to outsourced IT or managed service environments

Experience contributing to incident response and forensics investigations leveraging EDR telemetry

Familiarity with Splunk, ServiceNow, and SOAR integrations

Understanding of NIST CSF 2.0, MITRE ATT&CK, and Zero Trust architectures

Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or API integrations Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

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As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

ADA Accommodations

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Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

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Salary Range*:

$110,200.00 - $165,300.00

*The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

Posting Start Date:

2025-12-11

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2026-01-05Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.