Overview

🔐⚡ Cybersecurity Engineer IV

Defend the Grid. Protect the Mission. Shape the Future.

Cyber threats never sleep—and neither does innovation.

At Cobb EMC, we're looking for a seasoned cybersecurity professional who thrives on solving complex challenges, staying ahead of emerging threats, and protecting the technology that powers our communities every day. As our next Cybersecurity Engineer IV, you'll play a critical role in safeguarding enterprise systems, leading security initiatives, and helping shape the future of cybersecurity across the organization. [Cybersecur...IV posting | Word]

If you're the type of person who gets excited about hunting threats, building security programs, leading response teams, and making a real impact, keep reading. 👇

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Hybrid work schedule (1 remote day per week after training)

🚀 Why You'll Love Working Here

Amazing Benefits from Day One

✅ Company-paid medical insurance premiums✅ Coverage starts on your first day of employment✅ Retirement Security Pension Plan✅ Automatic 7% company contribution to your 401(k) plus additional matching✅ Annual incentive bonus program✅ Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement

Responsibilities

As Cybersecurity Engineer IV, you'll help ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Cobb EMC's technology environment while protecting critical infrastructure and enterprise systems from evolving cyber threats. 

What You'll Be Doing

🔍 Lead Enterprise Security Operations

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced security technologies
• Strengthen network defenses and monitor threat activity
• Support and enhance security monitoring platforms and endpoint protection systems
• Develop and mature Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities
• Resolve complex security challenges and continuously improve security posture

📈 Drive Security Strategy

• Research emerging security technologies and industry trends
• Help guide cybersecurity investments and strategic planning
• Support compliance with security policies and industry standards, including NERC CIP requirements
• Contribute to budgeting and long-range security initiatives

🌟 Lead, Influence & Educate

• Coordinate security assessments, audits, and critical security projects
• Lead incident response efforts when challenges arise
• Champion cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization
• Facilitate security-focused teams including SOC, CIRT, and SETA initiatives
• Attend industry conferences and bring back innovative ideas and best practices

Qualifications

🎯 What Makes You a Great Fit

Required Experience

✔ Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Security or a related technical field✔ 10+ years of IT experience with at least 8 years focused on network infrastructure and security

✔ Job responsibilities also require that the Security Engineer IV be proficient in the installation and maintenance of Network Authentication systems, Network Access Control systems, Security Monitoring systems, and End point protection systems.

Additional items of knowledge and experience needed include:

• Network Security assessments
• Vulnerability & Risk management
• SCADA & DNPNet network infrastructures
• Microsoft domain services
• Office 365 cloud security
• Advanced Linux administration
• Working in Security Operations Centers (SOC)
• Project Management, and Change Management concepts 

SKILLS                                                                                                            

Knowledge of data encryption techniques

Knowledge of advanced hacking techniques

Knowledge of vulnerability scan tools & techniques

Knowledge of virtual environments

Proficient with PC/Server based Microsoft and Linux operating systems.

Proficient with PowerShell/BASH/Python or other scripting languages

Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills

Must be able to demonstrate creativity and out-of-box thinking in analyzing and delivering solutions.

Must be a self-starter able to work without close supervision and to think independently

Excellent organizational, verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills with a high degree of attention to detail.

PREFERRED:

Previous utility experience, ICS, OT

Experience with Networks NAC systems, NDR,

application performance & security system, FA authentication system,

remote access systems, security routers, network aggregation system,

application delivery system, firewalls,

SIEM, vulnerability management, MS security suite

Certifications - Security: CEH, CISSP

CORE Values:

Put People First

Care, listen and connect. Think team, not self. Respect and value differences. 

Stay Safe

No shortcuts. See the big picture, no tunnel vision. Look out for each other

Innovate

Embrace change. Think big and bold. Be part of the solution. 

Own It

Own your attitude, actions and words. Find a way. No BCD. Never stop learning. 

EOE/Disability/Vets/Drug-Free Workplace

Responsibilities

As Cybersecurity Engineer IV, you'll help ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Cobb EMC's technology environment while protecting critical infrastructure and enterprise systems from evolving cyber threats. 
What You'll Be Doing🔍 Lead Enterprise Security Operations
- Design, implement, and maintain advanced security technologies
- Strengthen network defenses and monitor threat activity
- Support and enhance security monitoring platforms and endpoint protection systems
- Develop and mature Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities
- Resolve complex security challenges and continuously improve security posture
📈 Drive Security Strategy
- Research emerging security technologies and industry trends
- Help guide cybersecurity investments and strategic planning
- Support compliance with security policies and industry standards, including NERC CIP requirements
- Contribute to budgeting and long-range security initiatives
🌟 Lead, Influence & Educate
- Coordinate security assessments, audits, and critical security projects
- Lead incident response efforts when challenges arise
- Champion cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization
- Facilitate security-focused teams including SOC, CIRT, and SETA initiatives
- Attend industry conferences and bring back innovative ideas and best practices

Qualifications

🎯 What Makes You a Great FitRequired Experience✔ Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Security or a related technical field✔ 10+ years of IT experience with at least 8 years focused on network infrastructure and security✔ Job responsibilities also require that the Security Engineer IV be proficient in the installation and maintenance of Network Authentication systems, Network Access Control systems, Security Monitoring systems, and End point protection systems.  Additional items of knowledge and experience needed include:- Network Security assessments - Vulnerability & Risk management- SCADA & DNPNet network infrastructures- Microsoft domain services- Office 365 cloud security- Advanced Linux administration- Working in Security Operations Centers (SOC)- Project Management, and Change Management concepts SKILLS                                                                                                            Knowledge of data encryption techniquesKnowledge of advanced hacking techniquesKnowledge of vulnerability scan tools & techniques Knowledge of virtual environmentsProficient with PC/Server based Microsoft and Linux operating systems.Proficient with PowerShell/BASH/Python or other scripting languagesDemonstrated public speaking and presentation skills Must be able to demonstrate creativity and out-of-box thinking in analyzing and delivering solutions.Must be a self-starter able to work without close supervision and to think independentlyExcellent organizational, verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills with a high degree of attention to detail. PREFERRED:Previous utility experience, ICS, OTExperience with Networks NAC systems, NDR, application performance & security system, FA authentication system,remote access systems, security routers, network aggregation system, application delivery system, firewalls, SIEM, vulnerability management, MS security suiteCertifications - Security: CEH, CISSP         CORE Values: Put People FirstCare, listen and connect. Think team, not self. Respect and value differences.  Stay SafeNo shortcuts. See the big picture, no tunnel vision. Look out for each other InnovateEmbrace change. Think big and bold. Be part of the solution.  Own ItOwn your attitude, actions and words. Find a way. No BCD. Never stop learning.    EOE/Disability/Vets/Drug-Free Workplace