Cybersecurity Engineer Analyst

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Cybersecurity Engineer / Analyst

About Northcross Group

At Northcross Group (NCG), a Portland, Maine based system integration and cybersecurity firm, we support clients in the private and public sectors and address a variety of technology integration and cyber security 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 Full Stack Developer with advanced technical skills to collaborate on software design solutions and build high-quality, innovative, fully performing software in compliance with coding standards and technical design.

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

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