Cybersecurity Engineer Job at Northcross Group in Portland
Northcross Group, Portland, ME, United States, 04122
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Cybersecurity Engineer / Analyst
About Northcross Group
At Northcross Group (NCG), a Portland, Maine-based systems integration and cybersecurity firm, we support clients in the private and public sectors and address a variety of technology integration and cybersecurity initiatives. We provide quality business solutions and understand the importance of providing the same level of care to the people who will use it and the underlying data. These fundamentals—technology, data, and people—are all a part of the equation for success.
Opportunity Description
NCG is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer with experience in assessing and building cybersecurity programs with a focus on penetration testing and DevSecOps. NCG supports clients in a broad range of industries (financial services, healthcare, transportation, and the Federal Sector) that are subject to number of regulatory requirements and industry standards for security.
NCG seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer with the programmatic and technical experience to provide direct client support and assessment functions aligned to applicable compliance frameworks. The Cybersecurity Engineer will work with our team helping clients develop and manage compliant infrastructures honed to meet the current remote/virtual workforce needs while addressing requirements for data and system security and privacy. This position will play a lead role in defining NCG corporate strategy in the cybersecurity space and alignment with other NCG system integration service offerings.
The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for performing penetration tests and security assessments on systems, networks, and applications. This role will also work with development and security teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle.
Role & Responsibilities
We are looking for a hands-on Cybersecurity Analyst to collaborate with internal team members and clients to design, implement, and provide ongoing oversight of cybersecurity programs that align with industry and organizational considerations.
Responsibilities:
Perform penetration tests and security assessments on systems, networks, and applications
Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in order to assess and improve security posture
Report findings and recommendations to development and security teams
Work with clients to implement security improvements
Work with development teams to fix security vulnerabilities
Automate security testing and scanning throughout the software development lifecycle
Develop and implement security best practices
Train and educate developers on security best practices
Engage with internal and external clients to ensure successful audience adoption
Keep abreast of industry best practices
Train and mentor junior team members
Participate in NCG initiatives and contribute positively to our team environment
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant professional experience
· 3+ years of experience in penetration testing and/or security assessments
· 2+ years of experience in DevSecOps
· Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, FISMA, CMMC, etc.)
· Experience with security testing and scanning tools
· Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, and security concepts
· Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
· Excellent communication and teamwork skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication and exceptional attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with offensive security tools and frameworks
Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or CISSP
Experience with DevSecOps tools and practices
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with cloud security tools and technologies
Benefits
At NCG, we have a commitment to excellence driven by continuous improvement across all areas of our business. We value our team members and offer competitive benefits, work/life balance, and opportunities for advancement. Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Employer-paid Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer contributing 401(k) Retirement Benefits
Employer provided Life Insurance and Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Three weeks paid time off
Eleven paid holidays
Tuition and education benefits