Junior Cybersecurity Engineer - Pittsburgh

Evertz Technologies Limited - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Pittsburgh, PA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Junior Cybersecurity Engineer at Quintech Electronics & Communications, Inc. is responsible for providing end-user, hardware, and software support while implementing security-driven solutions for all information systems. This role involves assisting with technical support, managing network devices, and ensuring cybersecurity measures are in place to protect the organization's information assets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-user work orders, technical support, and system troubleshooting.
• Complete tasks efficiently with a focus on security and documentation.
• Assist with configuration and management of network devices and security.
• Manage identity and access authorization.
• Process access requests to network resources, including network shares and firewall ACLs.
• Evaluate and decrease instances of inappropriate access to promote the principle of least privilege.
• Assist in provisioning, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting servers, switches, firewalls, networks, and cloud infrastructure.
• Design and deploy remediation strategies for cybersecurity threats.
• Assist with coordinating vulnerability and penetration testing, remediation, reporting, and follow-up.
• Assist with cyber incident reporting, remediation, response, and follow-up.
• Log and manage system events, analyze and report incidents and vulnerabilities to the IT Manager.
• Follow up with staff and management regarding critical cybersecurity threats and incidents.
• Facilitate cybersecurity and privacy awareness training for management and staff.
• Provide end-user training for cybersecurity policies.
• Assist in managing corporate disaster recovery and backup systems.
• Communicate relevant matters to the IT Manager regarding systems and cybersecurity issues.

Requirements

• Degree in information technology or similar network and security experience.
• Experience working with NGAV and EDR.
• Experience defining and enforcing security best practices in a corporate environment.
• Preferred experience with Sophos.
• Experience in M365 administration and SOC asset management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations with honesty and integrity.
• Excellent understanding of IT security controls, technologies, and processes.
• Understanding of security appliances, VPN configuration, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like PCI-DSS, NIST, CMMC.
• Good understanding of network protocols, technologies, and processes.
• Comfortable with web application firewalls, MDR, IDS/IPS, anti-malware, and vulnerability scanners.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and cloud security best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying security concepts.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud security best practices.
• Familiarity with incident response frameworks.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Appreciation Events