Cybersecurity Engineer

The Cybersecurity Engineer supports a variety of critical cybersecurity initiatives. As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and manage robust security solutions, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Valley First’s systems and networks from emerging threats.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security architectures and systems to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis to identify potential threats and security weaknesses.
• Develop and implement appropriate security controls, policies, and procedures in compliance with industry standards (NIST, CIS).
• Perform incident response activities, including investigating security breaches and mitigating threats.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and incidents across the environment.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and developers to integrate security best practices into Valley First’s systems and networks, including all stages of the SDLC.
• Ensure security patches and updates are applied in a timely manner and manage security vulnerabilities.
• Participate / conduct penetration testing, red team exercises, and systems audits to assess the security posture of Valley First’s systems and networks.
• Maintain and improve security documentation, including incident reports, security policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies ensuring Valley First’s defenses are continuously improved.
• Support the development of security training and awareness programs for staff and members.
• May work after hours and weekends as necessary and directed by management.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Five to ten years of similar or related experience.
• Four-year degree and/or related industry certifications.
• Advanced knowledge of network operating systems including Cisco, Linux, and IOS.
• Experience in PC usage and hardware/software support. TCP / IP and Networking troubleshooting experience.
• Must have a basic understanding of Windows Operating systems and Windows Active Directory.
• Powershell or other scripting language / automation skills are desirable.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems over a WAN at remote locations

Pay Range and Schedule:

• This position is a Grade 14, with a pay rate ranging from $47.01 to $70.52 per hour
  • The anticipated pay rate for new hires is between the low-end and midpoint of the range, depending on experience
  • The pay rates listed above are based upon the geographic location of our Administrative Offices in Modesto, CA using the greater Central Valley area for our pay range calculations
• Full Time, typically 36-40 hours per week
• Schedule will be based around hours of operation, which are as follows:
  • Monday to Friday- 8:30am to 6pm
  • Flexibility to occasionally work early or late hours, typically with advance notice.