Cyber Security Engineer

TEEMA; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer II to support and enhance Operations Center capabilities through hands-on operations and research-driven innovation. This role blends incident response expertise with forward-looking security engineering to strengthen cyber defenses.

You will monitor, analyze, and respond to security events, lead containment and remediation efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable security improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in security engineering/operations and 4+ years in incident response.
• Active or ability to obtain a SECRET clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and threats in daily SOC operations.
• Lead and contribute to incident response efforts including containment and remediation.
• Develop and improve security tools, processes, and best practices to proactively mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and produce reports, analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Incident response

Security monitoring

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS

Endpoint security tools

Job description

We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer II to support and enhance Operations Center capabilities through a blend of hands‑on operations and research‑driven innovation. This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, combining incident response expertise with forward‑looking security engineering.

In this position, you will support daily SOC operations by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events and threats. You will lead and contribute to incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation, while also conducting research to strengthen cyber defense strategies. This role plays a key part in developing and improving security tools, processes, and best practices to proactively mitigate risks.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance the overall security posture and deliver actionable recommendations. Strong documentation skills are essential, as you will be responsible for producing reports, analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience (3+ years in security engineering/operations and 4+ years in incident response).


• Active or ability to obtain a SECRET clearance is required.

Certifications:

• CISSP (ISC2), CISM, and CEH (or approved equivalents) are required and must be maintained.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in federal or government SOC environments, along with experience using SIEM platforms, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint security tools.


• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills are essential.