Manufacturing rare earth magnets for a secure, resilient future. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business.
What they're looking for
- 3+ years of hands-on IT security engineering experience (security operations, security engineering, or systems administration with a strong security focus)
- Strong knowledge of Azure Active Directory/Entra ID and Windows/endpoint security hardening
- Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and/or NIST SP 800-171/CMMC, experience contributing to a System Security Plan (SSP) or POA&M is a strong plus
- Working knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and NIST SP 800-53, experience contributing to an SSP or POA&M for OT systems is a strong plus
- Prior experience in a defense contractor, federal contractor, or CHIPS/DoD-funded environment
- CompTIA Security+, GSEC, CySA+, or similar, CCP (Certified CMMC Professional) a plus
More about this role
Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Integrity.
As an IT Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be a hands-on member of our security team, responsible for deploying, tuning, and operating the tools and controls that protect Vulcan Elements’ IT environment. You will also support our NIST SP 800-53 (Low-Impact Baseline) assessment and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M, working alongside our external compliance partner and our existing NIST SP 800-171/CMMC program. This role is a strong fit for someone who wants to build and run real security tooling day to day while also gaining exposure to federal compliance frameworks in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Deploy, configure, and operate core security tooling including SIEM, endpoint detection and response (EDR), vulnerability scanning, and email/web security controls.
- Administer and...
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