Cybersecurity Engineer - Detection, IR & Tool Optimization

CPI Security; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan with competitive company match

Education assistance

On-site café and fitness facility

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

CPI Security in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join their IT Operations and Security team. This vital role is focused on security operations across detection, investigation, incident response, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of security tools. CPI offers competitive pay, benefits, and a diverse company culture aimed at protecting what matters most.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in IT engineering, systems administration, network engineering, or a related technical role.
• 2+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience with security alerts, investigations, and incident response.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, email security, and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Own the security alert lifecycle, including triage, investigation, containment, remediation, and documentation.
• Lead and support incident response activities, including root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and repeatable security processes.

Skills

Security alert management

Incident response

SIEM optimization

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

3-5 years of experience in IT engineering or related field

CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or equivalent certification

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Microsoft 365 security tools

AWS or Azure security

Job description

CPI Security in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join their IT Operations and Security team. This vital role is focused on security operations across detection, investigation, incident response, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of security tools. CPI offers competitive pay, benefits, and a diverse company culture aimed at protecting what matters most.