Cyber Security Engineer - Secure Community Network

We are Secure Community Network (SCN), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) serving as the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. Here at SCN, we deeply value the team of people who work diligently to commit their lives to action for a better tomorrow, and we are excited to add a Cyber Security Engineer to our organization. Suppose you consider yourself an ambitious and self-motivated professional who desires to work for an organization with an important mission in the world. In that case, this role may be for you!

The Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for monitoring, investigating, and responding to security alerts, implementing new security technologies, steady-state operations, and change management of security technologies. This role will closely coordinate with SCN's managed service provider (MSP). The engineer will also be responsible for end-user training and advice on cybersecurity policy. This role requires expertise in technical project management and administration.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures to protect SCN's data, systems, and team members
• Develop, implement, and enforce organizational cybersecurity protocols
• Support or train team members on necessary cyber security awareness and practices
• Liaise with SCN's MSP
• Respond to all system and/or network security incidents
• Write scripts and create workflows to automate response and detections
• Test and identify system and network vulnerabilities
• Review the cyber security posture of current and potential third-party vendors
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threat intelligence and trends, including, but not limited to, common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs), indicators of compromise (IOCs), zero-day attacks, social engineering campaigns, and other hacking techniques
• Develop, update, and maintain relevant technical documentation and guidance
• Coordinate relevant duties with the Systems Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong background in cyber security detection, response, architecture, and best practices with at least two years experience as an analyst or an equivalent position
• Extensive knowledge and experience with MacOS, iOS, O365, and cloud-based security
• Familiarity with TCP/IP protocols, LAN/WAN configuration and secure routing, and firewall protocols
• Extensive knowledge of basic Microsoft O365 and Entra security functions
• Experience in intrusion detection, response, and forensics
• Working knowledge of any of the following: Python, C++, C#, GoLang, Rust, Java, git, SQL
• Knowledge of using EDR, XDR and IDS
• Demonstrated capability to design and implement scalable, best-practice solutions
• Documented history of successful project completion
• Adept at translating requirements into technical solutions
• Ability to effectively communicate with and train end-users and key stakeholders
• Responsive to end-user and stakeholder requests and questions

ABOUT SCN

The Secure Community Network (SCN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official homeland safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. Founded in 2004 under the auspices of The Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, SCN serves as the central organization dedicated exclusively to the safety and security of the American Jewish community, working across 146 federations, 50 partner organizations, over 300 independent communities, and other partners in the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors. SCN is dedicated to ensuring that Jewish organizations, communities, life, and culture can not only exist safely and securely but flourish. Learn more at securecommunitynetwork.org.

Secure Community Network is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

SCN has long been a committed leader in adopting, modeling, and encouraging adherence to Jewish values, including advocating for approaches that address issues related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Please review our DEIA statement here.