Cyber Security Engineer
Pho Prime, LLC, Atlanta, GA, United States
Address 3100 Interstate North Circle Southeast, Atlanta, GA, 30339, US
Compensation $130,000.00 - $155,000.00/year
Job Description
Job Location:
This position is based onsite in Atlanta, GA. Candidates must be located in the Atlanta metro area and be able to commute to the Artera office. Relocation assistance is not offered.
Job Summary:
The Cyber Security Engineer is a key member of the IT Security team, responsible for day-to-day security operations, security tooling management, and advancing Artera’s cybersecurity maturity across cloud and on‑premises environments. This role monitors and responds to internal and external security threats, performs in‑depth technical analysis, and leads remediation efforts to restore and maintain secure business operations. This position plays a critical role in reducing risk to the organization and our customers by safeguarding Artera’s systems, applications, and data.
Major Job Responsibilities:
Security Architecture & Design
Lead architecting and implementing cybersecurity solutions across cloud and on-premises environments
Maintain secure configurations for systems, networks, and applications in alignment with industry standards (CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001)
Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments of third-party systems and applications
Support the development and enforcement of enterprise security policies, standards, and access controls
Security Operations & Incident Management
Coordinate security operations efforts with IT Operations to remediate vulnerabilities and reduce operational risk
Lead technical investigation and response for high‑severity security incidents, including alerts from Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365 Security Center, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (CAS)
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to continuously evolve defense mechanisms
Engineer, deploy, and maintain security tooling and endpoint protection platforms
Develop and automate processes for vulnerability detection, remediation, and compliance reporting, leveraging Microsoft security solutions and other enterprise tools
Partner with IT and DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC), and application development workflows
Documentation, Governance & Mentorship
Create and maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and incident response playbooks
Contribute to security governance initiatives, audits, and risk assessments as needed
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior analysts or engineers
Basic Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or infrastructure security
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience
Industry certifications such as Security certifications (AZ‑500, SC‑200, CISSP, GIAC, etc.)
Ability to lead incident response and communicate effectively during high‑severity events
Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
Expertise in endpoint security tools, vulnerability management systems (e.g., Qualys, Tenable), and SIEMs (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk)
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for automation
Solid understanding of network protocols, security controls, and secure system administration (Windows/Linux/Mac)
Experience in the utility and/or construction industry is preferred
Experience with a complex, multi-entity organization is preferred
Must be based in the Atlanta metro-area and able to commute onsite
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
Artera Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, nor any other status of classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Compensation $130,000.00 - $155,000.00/year
Job Description
Job Location:
This position is based onsite in Atlanta, GA. Candidates must be located in the Atlanta metro area and be able to commute to the Artera office. Relocation assistance is not offered.
Job Summary:
The Cyber Security Engineer is a key member of the IT Security team, responsible for day-to-day security operations, security tooling management, and advancing Artera’s cybersecurity maturity across cloud and on‑premises environments. This role monitors and responds to internal and external security threats, performs in‑depth technical analysis, and leads remediation efforts to restore and maintain secure business operations. This position plays a critical role in reducing risk to the organization and our customers by safeguarding Artera’s systems, applications, and data.
Major Job Responsibilities:
Security Architecture & Design
Lead architecting and implementing cybersecurity solutions across cloud and on-premises environments
Maintain secure configurations for systems, networks, and applications in alignment with industry standards (CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001)
Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments of third-party systems and applications
Support the development and enforcement of enterprise security policies, standards, and access controls
Security Operations & Incident Management
Coordinate security operations efforts with IT Operations to remediate vulnerabilities and reduce operational risk
Lead technical investigation and response for high‑severity security incidents, including alerts from Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365 Security Center, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (CAS)
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to continuously evolve defense mechanisms
Engineer, deploy, and maintain security tooling and endpoint protection platforms
Develop and automate processes for vulnerability detection, remediation, and compliance reporting, leveraging Microsoft security solutions and other enterprise tools
Partner with IT and DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC), and application development workflows
Documentation, Governance & Mentorship
Create and maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and incident response playbooks
Contribute to security governance initiatives, audits, and risk assessments as needed
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior analysts or engineers
Basic Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or infrastructure security
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience
Industry certifications such as Security certifications (AZ‑500, SC‑200, CISSP, GIAC, etc.)
Ability to lead incident response and communicate effectively during high‑severity events
Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
Expertise in endpoint security tools, vulnerability management systems (e.g., Qualys, Tenable), and SIEMs (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk)
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for automation
Solid understanding of network protocols, security controls, and secure system administration (Windows/Linux/Mac)
Experience in the utility and/or construction industry is preferred
Experience with a complex, multi-entity organization is preferred
Must be based in the Atlanta metro-area and able to commute onsite
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
Artera Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, nor any other status of classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr