NKSFB, LLC is hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer in Los Angeles, CA (hybrid). In this role, you will help design and maintain a security infrastructure that protects critical systems across on-premises and cloud environments. You will also support practical incident readiness through monitoring, risk assessments, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement of the organization’s security posture.
What you’ll get
- $90,000 - $140,000 per year
- Hybrid work schedules, if applicable
- Summer work hours
- 15 PTO days annually
- 10 paid holidays each year plus one extra floating holiday
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with quarterly employer match contributions, when eligible
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary options
- Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Critical Illness, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident coverage
- Wellness activities and pet insurance options
Key responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support on-premises and cloud security environments.
- Help ensure continuous uptime and security for critical infrastructure including servers, storage systems, network components, and applications.
- Administer security tools and solutions across areas such as Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Entra (Azure), MFA, DLP, IDS, IPS, Anti-Virus, SSO, URL filtering, password management, SIEM, and CASB.
- Identify, triage, and remediate threats informed by threat intelligence reports.
- Run vulnerability scans (for example, Nessus) and implement remediation plans.
- Perform security forensics and participate in incident response efforts.
- Maintain and monitor audit trails, system logs, and other monitoring data sources for malicious activity.
- Develop and maintain a knowledgebase of security advisories, alerts, trends, and best practices.
- Conduct risk and security assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Support compliance with security policies and standards, including SOC 2, CCPA, and CPRA.
- Provide reporting and metrics for the information security program to IT Management.
- Track hardware and software update schedules to address vulnerabilities promptly.
- Support litigation efforts through litigation searches and securing sensitive information.
- Consult with IT staff to integrate security into the evaluation, selection, installation, and configuration of hardware and software.
- Develop and maintain an security awareness program, including training staff on network and information security protocols.
- Provide after-hours support as assigned or requested.
Required background
- Expertise in network, server, internet, endpoint, cloud, email, and application security.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with others, preserve confidentiality, and exercise discretion.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 7 years of IT experience, with at least 3 years in an information security role.
- Preferred certifications: Network+, Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CCSP, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, or CEH.
Technologies you’ll work with
Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Entra (Azure), MFA, DLP, IDS, IPS, Anti-Virus, SSO, URL filtering, password management, SIEM, CASB, Nessus, SOC 2, CCPA, CPRA.
Work environment
All NKSFB positions work in a typical, indoor office environment.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
