Cyber Security Engineer

This is a hybrid role, onsite approximately 4 days a week in the Norwich, CT area.

The Cyber Security Engineer will apply a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to plan, design, implement, and maintain resilient cyber security solutions across a large enterprise.

As part of a highly driven, cohesive team, this role contributes to both daily support and long-term strategy for enterprise-wide cyber security initiatives.

The engineer will stay current on evolving security threats and technologies, lead the design and maintenance of security controls, and support related tools and policies.

Primary Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain complex security solutions including:Secure Service Edge (SSE): DLP, CASB, SWG, ZTNAIdentity & Access Management (IAM)Privileged Access Management (PAM)Extended Detection & Response (XDR)Security Awareness PlatformsDevelop and enforce cyber security policies and procedures:Authentication rules, breach escalation, firewall/encryption usage, auditing, etc.Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and system compliance evaluations.Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on IT projects, ensuring proper security controls.Monitor and respond to security incidents, maintaining incident response plans and logs.Collaborate with stakeholders across departments and global units to align on strategy and controls.Mentor junior staff and support professional development within the cyber security team.Represent the company in vendor communications and external engagements on security matters.Contribute to change control review and risk management initiatives.

Strategic Contributions:Participate in enterprise technology strategy and cyber resilience planning.Evaluate new security tools and techniques to enhance the organization’s defenses.Maintain technical documentation and present security recommendations to leadership.Actively engage in continuous improvement for tools, documentation, and methodologies.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or Associate’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience) 5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, with at least:2 years in a Cybersecurity Specialist role supporting a 2,000+ user enterprise.2 years in cloud IAM development (Azure & AWS). Certifications: CISSP or equivalent (e.g., CISM, GIAC, CompTIA Security+) Experience with frameworks and standards including:NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001/27002, COBIT, ITIL Expertise in:SIEM, threat intelligence, endpoint protectionRouting/switching, VPNs, firewalls, proxies, IDS/IPSCloud security (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)Vulnerability management and remediationSecurity audits and regulatory complianceStrong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to pass an expanded background check Preferred Competencies:Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and technical documentation toolsFamiliarity with architecture, policies, and security stackKnowledge of forensic investigation and evidence handling