Cybersecurity Engineer

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

COTA Bus Pass

Wellness Initiatives

On-Site Chair Massage

On-Site Health Coach

Job summary

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support security design and implementation across our networks and cloud environments in Columbus. The role involves monitoring, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and remediation reporting to protect COTA information systems.

The position collaborates with IT and business partners to integrate security requirements into technology solutions, while aligning with policies, standards, and emerging threat

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum five years' experience in multiple information security domains.

Responsibilities

• Protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data; evaluates controls and suggests improvements.
• Conducts threat monitoring, vulnerability analysis, intrusion detection, incident response and risk analysis using security tools.
• Supports investigation, reporting, and response activities for security incidents and compliance concerns.
• Performs vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, security assessments and remediation reporting.
• Ensures access control, incident response and security compliance across systems and projects.
• Designs and evaluates cybersecurity solutions in alignment with policies and threat trends.
• Collaborates with IT and business partners to implement security across hardware, software, and technology solutions.
• Maintains information security standards and guidelines; supports audits and incident response.
• Keeps knowledge updated on threats and industry trends; communicates security concepts across teams.
• Evaluates new security technologies and measures to address risks.

Skills

Security engineering

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

SIEM

XDR

Access management

Network security

Cloud security

Security policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or cybersecurity

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SIEM

XDR

Endpoint protection

Job description

SALARY: $88,129.60 - $103,688.00

LOCATION: 33 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43215

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• COTA Bus Pass
• Wellness Initiatives
• On-Site Chair Massage
• On-Site Health Coach
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation

Position Summary

The Cybersecurity Engineer provides professional support in multiple areas of information security, including security design and implementation of security-related technology. This position participates in technical security implementation and operations, including network and cloud architectures, intrusion detection, network security, remote access, antivirus, SEIM, and other security systems. Performs duties that advance COTA's Strategic Plan and reflect the organization's core values of safety, empowerment, accountability, teamwork, and service, and support the mission of Moving Every Life Forward.

Essential Job Functions

• Protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of COTA information systems and data by evaluating security controls, reporting findings, and recommending improvements to policies, procedures, and technologies;
• Conducts threat monitoring, vulnerability analysis, intrusion detection, incident response analysis, and risk analysis using security tools such as SIEM, XDR, endpoint protection, and platform-specific security technologies;
• Supports investigation, reporting, and response activities for security incidents, control breaches, and compliance concerns to ensure continued protection of systems and data;
• Performs vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, security assessments, and related reporting, including recommended remediation actions;
• Ensures access control, incident response, risk management, and security compliance requirements are properly addressed across systems, projects, and initiatives;
• Researches, designs, implements, and evaluates cybersecurity solutions for COTA systems and products in alignment with applicable security policies, standards, and emerging threat trends;
• Collaborates with IT and internal and external business partners to ensure security requirements are incorporated into the evaluation, selection, installation, configuration, and implementation of hardware, software, and technology solutions;
• Develops, maintains, publishes, and supports enforcement of information security standards and guidelines related to data, systems, and intellectual property protection;
• Supports compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and industry security requirements, including audit coordination, issue identification, problem resolution, and internal and external customer support;
• Maintains current knowledge of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, attack methods, and industry trends, translating that knowledge into actionable plans to protect the organization;
• Communicates effectively across departments and stakeholder groups to promote secure technology use, support project implementation, and advance organizational cybersecurity objectives;
• Evaluates and recommends new security technologies and responsive measures to address emerging risks and strengthen COTA's security posture.

Minimum Education & Experience Required

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. A minimum of five (5) years' experience in multiple information security domains, including identity and access management, network security, and security operations. Experience in security engineering is highly desired.
• CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+, SANS GIAC-GSEC preferred.

COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status