[Hiring] Cyber Engineer II @COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Role Description

The Cyber Security Engineer II is a mid-level professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures for an organization's systems and data. They will play a critical role in protecting and securing corporate enterprise networks, applications, and data for a leading space and satellite manufacturing company. This position specifically supports the corporate business unit focusing on enterprise IT systems, internal business applications, and corporate cybersecurity posture.

• Design, implement, document and manage cybersecurity tools, technologies, and processes supporting enterprise corporate systems.
• Assist in managing Vulnerability Management Program including scanning, risk prioritization and remediation tracking.
• Administer and optimize security technologies like SIEM, EDR and other relevant tools to support security incident detection, investigation, and response activities.
• Participate in Incident Response activities, including developing, testing, and maintaining playbooks and conducting root cause analysis.
• Maintain and improve security baseline policies, and procedures.
• Assist in security assessments, audits, and compliance activities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to integrate security controls into business operations, applications, and projects from the ground up.
• Assist with cybersecurity training initiatives by developing and delivering cybersecurity awareness and training programs.
• Assess cybersecurity risks introduced by the adoption of AI systems into the organization.
• Utilize automation to save time and become more efficient when monitoring alerts, conducting access reviews, resolving security incidents, and other aspects of their responsibilities.
• Perform access reviews to ensure adherence to least privilege principles.
• Stay current with knowledge of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies relevant to corporate IT systems; recommend and implement security improvements in line with evolving threats and corporate needs.
• Monitor systems and networks for suspicious activity and indicators of compromise (IOCs).

Qualifications

• Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) principles and solutions.
• Relevant security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, firewall management, and common security protocols.
• Active clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or related IT security roles.
• Experience with securing cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, M365).
• Experience with enterprise standard security tools such as EDR, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and vulnerability management platforms.
• Experience supporting security compliance frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, and CIS.
• Experience in threat hunting and security incident and response activities. Knowledge of incident response frameworks and digital forensics methodologies.
• Experience with scripting or automation for security tasks (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex environments and recommend mitigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and documentation.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree in information assurance, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
• Security+ required (or obtained within 6 months); CISSP, CISM, or equivalent strongly preferred.

Benefits

• This position requires compliance with Comtech’s Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
• Employees may be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident testing.
• Illegal drug use — including marijuana, regardless of state law — is disqualifying under federal adjudicative guidelines and DoD DFARS requirements.