IT Cybersecurity Engineer

Job overview

The IT Cybersecurity Engineer role is onsite in Benson, North Carolina; compensation is not specified. Vulcan Elements manufactures American rare-earth permanent magnets for critical industries, including defense, aerospace, and automotive. The engineer deploys and operates security tools and controls that protect the company’s IT environment, while supporting NIST assessments and related compliance work. The role helps secure IT systems and coordinate security practices with production, engineering, automation, and operational technology teams.

What you'll do

• Deploy and operate SIEM, endpoint detection and response, vulnerability scanning, and email/web security controls. Harden identity systems and enforce access policies
• scan for vulnerabilities and drive remediation. Monitor alerts and support incident response and root cause analysis. Support NIST SP 800-53 assessment, SSP and POA&M work, and coordination with the CMMC compliance partner. Manage patching and secure configuration baselines, review new systems and vendors, maintain security documentation, and support awareness training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

it cybersecurity engineer

cybersecurity

security operations

siem

endpoint detection and response

vulnerability management

nist sp 800-53

cmmc

benson nc

vulcan elements

u.s. person required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 3+ years of hands-on IT security engineering experience and U.S. Person status due to access to export-controlled information or facilities. NIST SP 800-53 and/or NIST SP 800-171/CMMC knowledge is required.

About the employer

Vulcan Elements is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Electronic Component Manufacturing. Sector: 33.