Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Summary:

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for the administration, security, and operational oversight of STA’s cybersecurity and infrastructure platforms. The role plays a critical part in supporting IT transformation initiatives and ensuring the security, stability, and continuous improvement of STA’s technology environment across cloud and on-premises systems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Systems Administration & Infrastructure Security

• Administer and secure enterprise infrastructure across: 

o Azure and Microsoft 365 environments

o Active Directory / Entra ID

o AWS (as applicable)

• Manage identity, access, and authentication controls (MFA, conditional access)

• Maintain system hardening, patching, and configuration baselines

• Support backup, archiving, and recovery platforms including AppRiver

• Support LAN/WAN, server architecture, and core network infrastructure security

Technical Support & IT Service Management

• Act as escalation point for cybersecurity and infrastructure issues

• Manage and resolve tickets within FreshService

• Support internal employees and IT operations through Service Desk integration

• Provide L2/L3 support for: 

o Identity and access issues

o Endpoint and device security

o Cloud and email security platforms

o Create and maintain technical documentation and self-service content

Email Security, Archiving & Data Protection

• Manage email security platforms including: 

o Microsoft Defender for Email

o Abnormal Security

o AppRiver archive and protection

• Respond to phishing, spoofing, and business email compromise events

• Support data retention, compliance, and eDiscovery processes

• Maintain strong email security posture across the enterprise

IT Projects, Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Support IT transformation and security improvement initiatives

• Participate in discovery, design, and implementation of solutions

• Identify and recommend improvements to systems, workflows, and processes

• Automate operational and security processes where possible

• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity and infrastructure technologies

• Maintain vendor certifications and continuously expand technical expertise

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Skills/Abilities-Essential Functions:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Customer-focused mindset with technical depth

• Attend work on a regular and dependable basis.

• Ability to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to comply with all policies and procedures established by company.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Preferred certifications: Azure (AZ-104, AZ-500), Security+ / CySA+ / CISSP, CrowdStrike or Fortinet security vendor certifications

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of cybersecurity experience required.

Physical Requirements & Frequency:

• Climbing-Rarely

• Walking-Frequently

• Pushing/Pulling-Rarely

• Reaching-Occasionally

• Repetitive Motions-Frequently

• Sitting-Frequently

• Talking-Frequently

• Seeing-Frequently

• Hearing-Frequently

• Stooping/ Stretching-Occasionally

• Standing-Occasionally

• Lifting-Occasionally

• Combination of Above-Rarely

Frequency Ratings:

Rarely (1% of the time or less)

Occasionally (2-15% of the time)

Regularly (16-40% of the time)

Frequently (41-100% of the time)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply.  Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions.