Cybersecurity Engineer

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Recently, Metronet acquired Vexus, and effective January 1^, 2025, all Metronet and Vexus associates will be combined into one organization: Metronet. The Vexus brand will remain during the transition.

Cybersecurity Engineer

Metronet is hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert in identity management and data loss prevention. Key responsibilities include designing, implementing, and supporting cybersecurity technologies, developing security standards, and leading security initiatives. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to document requirements, creating documentation, and conducting security assessments. The engineer will also contribute to the security awareness training program, improve department processes, and participate in on-call incident response.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Act as the subject matter expert for identity management and data loss prevention, including design, implementation, and support of related processes and toolsets
• Assist with design, implementation, and support of additional cybersecurity technologies as needed
• Contribute to the development of security standards and guidelines for governance, risk, and compliance
• Lead security initiatives and projects with both internal teams and external resources
• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine and document requirements for processes and systems
• Assist with development and implementation of security awareness training program
• Participate in the improvement and automation of department processes
• Create documentation including system diagrams, process flows, system/product support, incident summaries, etc.
• Conduct security control assessments and gap analysis for systems and processes
• Develop metrics, reports, and presentations for technical teams and leadership
• Participation in on-call rotation with the cybersecurity incident response team
• Travel as necessary for the needs of the business, less than 5%
• All other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, software development, information technology, or similar preferred
• 2 years of experience related to cybersecurity preferred
• 4 years of systems administration, network engineering, or similar information technology position required
• Working knowledge of Windows and Unix operating systems
• Familiarity with administration of security controls in AWS and Azure
• Experience in project management, cybersecurity platform management, and/or GRC
• Knowledge working with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, PCI-DSS, HIPPA, ISO27001/27002, CIS, data privacy, or similar regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Demonstrated ability with project management
• Experience with ITIL and Agile processes
• Working knowledge of at least one scripting language, python preferred
• Industry relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, GIAC, AWS Security Specialty, Azure AZ500, Security+ strongly preferred not required

Metronet is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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At Metronet, we are the nation's largest independently owned 100% Fiber Optic company founded in the Midwest. We are customer-focused and provide cutting-edge fiber optic communication services, including fiber internet and full-featured Fiber Phone. We have been growing communities since 2005 and have built networks in more than 250 cities across 16 states.

We are proudly recognized as a Top Diversity Employer by Diversity Jobs in 2022. We believe in our people by growing their talent, offering career paths, advancement opportunities, and skill development.

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