Cybersecurity Engineer

Ingersoll-Rand; Davidson (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join the Security Operations team. You will design, implement, and enhance security controls across endpoint, network, cloud, and OT/ICS environments globally.

The role involves developing threat detection use cases, automating operational processes, and mentoring team members while coordinating with manufacturing and cloud teams. Remote work with 10–15% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR, SIEM, IAM, email security, and cloud/identity security.
• Proficient in Python or PowerShell with REST API integrations.
• Strong knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its use in threat detection.
• Experience with networking, OS, and cloud security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support security technologies across endpoints, network, cloud, identity, email, and data protection environments.
• Develop threat detection use cases, correlation rules, and alerting in SIEM/MDR platforms.
• Build security automation to improve operational efficiency and incident response.
• Act as senior technical resource during cybersecurity incidents, including investigation and containment.
• Conduct security architecture reviews for applications, cloud environments, integrations, and acquisitions.

Skills

EDR/XDR & security ops

SIEM & security platforms

Python & PowerShell automation

MITRE ATT&CK knowledge

Networking & cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IS

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon

Microsoft Defender/Entra ID/Purview

Zscaler

SOAR platforms

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer

About the Role

At Ingersoll Rand, we're committed to protecting our global operations through innovative and effective cybersecurity solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join our Security Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing security technologies that safeguard both traditional enterprise IT systems and industrial OT/ICS environments across our global manufacturing footprint.

This is a hands-on technical position that works closely with infrastructure, application, cloud, and manufacturing teams to develop scalable security controls, improve threat detection capabilities, automate operational processes, and strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support security technologies across endpoint, network, cloud, identity, email, and data protection environments.
• Develop and optimize threat detection use cases, correlation rules, and alerting capabilities within SIEM and MDR platforms.
• Build and maintain security automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and accelerate incident response.
• Act as a senior technical resource during cybersecurity incidents, assisting with investigation, containment, forensic analysis, and root cause determination.
• Conduct security architecture reviews for applications, cloud environments, integrations, and newly acquired businesses.
• Lead vulnerability management and security hardening initiatives, including configuration baselines, risk assessments, and remediation planning.
• Develop scripts, API integrations, dashboards, and reporting solutions to enhance operational visibility and monitoring.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, procedures, and security runbooks while providing guidance and mentorship to security team members.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or infrastructure security within a complex enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise security technologies such as EDR/XDR, SIEM, IAM, email security, secure web gateways, or SASE solutions.
• Experience developing automation using Python and/or PowerShell, including integrations through REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and its application to threat detection, threat hunting, and security validation.
• Solid knowledge of networking, operating systems, cloud security (Azure and/or AWS), and identity security concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cybersecurity programs within manufacturing, industrial, or OT/ICS environments.
• Hands-on experience with technologies such as CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Security (Defender, Entra ID, Purview), Zscaler, or modern SOAR platforms.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GDAT, GCED, GICSP, or cloud security certifications.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Key Success Factors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated with the ability to independently lead projects from design through implementation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity.

Work Arrangement & Travel

• This is a remote position.
• Occasional travel of approximately 10-15% is required.
• Travel may include visits to manufacturing facilities, corporate offices, and acquisition sites to support security projects, assessments, and integration activities.

About Ingersoll Rand

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR) is a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, serving customers through more than 40 trusted brands worldwide. Driven by an ownership mindset and entrepreneurial culture, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability while creating lasting value for our customers, employees, and communities.

Ingersoll Rand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.