Cybersecurity Engineer

The Cybersecurity Engineer role at Basler Electric Company centers on policy development, incident response, patch management, and end-user support. The position involves monitoring MDR, administering Active Directory and Windows Servers, and collaborating with IT teams to enhance the organization’s security posture.

Work Location

Highland, Illinois, onsite

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of IT and the Systems Administrator to develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Respond to cybersecurity questionnaires from clients, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Investigate and respond to malware events, including detection, analysis, and remediation.
• Oversee patch management software to ensure systems and applications remain current with security patches.
• Maintain operating system patch schedules and third-party software updates, including testing and deployment.
• Monitor and manage MDR operations and investigate antivirus and malware events.
• Administer various security software applications across the organization.
• Collaborate with IT teams to address vulnerabilities and strengthen the overall security posture.
• Ensure servers conform to system hardening practices across related information systems.
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments to verify compliance with established policies and standards.
• Stay informed about current cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies to continually improve security measures.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on cybersecurity best practices and policies.
• Provide Tier 1 end-user support.
• Use Microsoft Office products efficiently to support a range of tasks.
• Assist other department team members with their duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Professional security certifications such as CISSP and Security+ are highly desirable.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity policies.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171 and other relevant security guidelines and frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of malware analysis and incident response procedures.
• Proficiency in managing patching software and understanding patch management best practices.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Servers, and SCCM.
• Ability to support end users at a Tier 1 level.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel as required for training, project tasks, or job-related needs.

Technologies

• Microsoft Active Directory
• Windows Servers
• SCCM
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Jury duty leave
• Bereavement leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Compensation

We anticipate filling the Cybersecurity Engineer position with an expected compensation range of $96,000 – $113,000 per year.

Work Hours and Pay

Pay range: $96,000.00 - $113,000.00 per year.