Industrial Defender Security Engineer

Kforce - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Minneapolis, MN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Kforce has a client in Denver, CO that is seeking a Certified Industrial Defender Security Engineer with a strong background in cybersecurity threat monitoring and management. The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of experience, preferably in the Utility industry, and also be familiar with Tanium and/or Splunk. This role involves implementing and managing the Industrial Defender platform to ensure the security and integrity of industrial control systems. The engineer will monitor system performance, including application and process failures, registry, and file changes, while also performing on-demand vulnerability management and automated asset configuration collection. The position requires responsibility for required patching and upgrades, working closely with vendors and their support resources as needed. Additionally, the engineer will analyze security events and provide actionable intelligence for business decisions, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and improve situational awareness. Collaboration with IT teams to support all endpoint monitoring and manage cybersecurity alerts is also a key aspect of this role. The engineer will participate in the upgrade and architectural design planning of the Industrial Defender system and provide support for the implementation of Industrial Defender hardware and software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the Industrial Defender platform to ensure the security and integrity of industrial control systems
• Monitor system performance, including application and process failures, registry, and file changes
• Perform on-demand vulnerability management and automated asset configuration collection
• Responsible for required patching and upgrades
• Work closely with vendor and their support resources as needed
• Analyze security events and provide actionable intelligence for business decisions
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and improve situational awareness
• Collaborate with IT teams to support all endpoint monitoring and manage cybersecurity alerts
• Participate in the upgrade and architectural design planning of the Industrial Defender system
• Provide support for the implementation of Industrial Defender hardware and software solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Certified in Industrial Defender system management
• Certifications in cybersecurity platforms such as CISSP, CISM, or related credentials (preferred)
• Industrial Defender ASM (Automation System Manager) certification (preferred)
• 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat monitoring and management
• Experience in the Utility industry, with knowledge of industry-specific security challenges and standards
• Familiarity with Tanium and Splunk for cybersecurity operations
• Proficiency in managing and configuring Industrial Defender and related cybersecurity tools
• Strong analytical skills to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration and reporting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards relevant to the Utility industry, such as NERC CIP

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• ADD insurance
• Paid time off for salaried personnel
• Paid sick leave for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project