About the company
Join a cybersecurity team focused on protecting critical infrastructure and strengthening enterprise resilience.
Responsibilities
- Run vulnerability scans using platforms such as Nessus, Qualys, or similar tools under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Track, triage, research, and document vulnerabilities across enterprise systems, cloud environments, and applications.
- Research CVEs and support risk prioritization by assessing potential business and technical impact.
- Develop vulnerability reports and metrics for team review and decision-making.
- Coordinate and track patch deployment across servers, endpoints, and network devices.
- Monitor patch compliance dashboards, follow up on outstanding or failed patch cycles, and maintain accurate patch schedules.
- Support testing of patches in non-production environments before broader deployment.
- Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to maintain patch documentation and ensure effective remediation workflows.
- Maintain runbooks, procedures, and documentation for vulnerability and patch management processes.
- Support security and compliance documentation related to frameworks and requirements such as NIST and SOX.
- Partner with SOC and IT teams to align patching priorities with incident response activities and threat intelligence.
- Participate in security meetings, threat briefings, training, and ongoing cybersecurity education.
- Develop foundational scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate repetitive security and patch-management activities.
- Gain exposure to SIEM platforms and security dashboards used to monitor patch compliance and security posture.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related cybersecurity role.
- Basic understanding of vulnerability management concepts, including CVEs, CVSS scoring, vulnerability remediation, and patch cycles.
- Foundational knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
- Familiarity with fundamental networking concepts such as IP addresses, ports, firewalls, and network traffic flows.
- Exposure to vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS, or comparable platforms is preferred.
- Awareness of patch management principles and the importance of timely vulnerability remediation.
- Introductory scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, or Bash; coursework-level experience may be considered.
- Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
- Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA IT Fundamentals, or cloud/security fundamentals certifications are valued.
- Exposure to CEH, OSCP study materials, or similar cybersecurity training is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate technical documentation.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams.
- Proactive, curious, coachable, and comfortable asking questions, taking notes, and following through on assigned work.
- Genuine interest in cybersecurity developments, emerging threats, and continuous technical learning.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to work remotely from anywhere within the contiguous 48 states.
- Willingness to travel up to 20%, including occasional business travel to Fort Worth, Texas.
Conditions
- Competitive base salary range of $93,750–$175,000, depending on level, location, skills, experience, and education.
- L3 salary range of $93,750–$125,000 and L4 salary range of $123,750–$175,000.
- Annual bonus eligibility through an incentive compensation program.
- Comprehensive health care options, including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, and cancer support.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options with employer contributions.
- Life and disability insurance provided at no cost.
- Industry-leading 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program.
- Family benefits including parental, pediatric, family-building, adoption, and surrogacy support.
- Dependent care spending account with employer match.
- Generous leave and paid time-off policies.
- Discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services, and wellness programs.
- Fully remote work within the contiguous United States.
- Business travel expenses covered for required travel.
- Mentorship and professional development within a structured cybersecurity engineering environment.
- Potential employment authorization support for eligible H-1B transfers, TN nonimmigrant status, and STEM OPT candidates with at least two years of remaining eligibility.