Cybersecurity Operations Engineer for OT & IT

Vaco; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is hiring a Cybersecurity Administrator for a client in the Northern Cincinnati area. This hands-on role supports and strengthens the company’s cybersecurity across Microsoft 365, Azure, enterprise infrastructure, and OT systems.

You will help build and mature the security program, balancing day-to-day security operations with establishing processes and best practices, while collaborating with technical and business teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or similar security role.
• Hands-on with EDR tools such as CrowdStrike or SentinelOne.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, preferably Splunk.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Nessus or Qualys.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 security, AD, Azure AD, and firewall administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, and other security tools.
• Support Microsoft 365 security, including Defender, email security, DLP, MFA, and Conditional Access.
• Monitor and investigate security alerts and assist with incident response.
• Manage firewall rules and support network and identity security across AD and Azure AD.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support security within manufacturing, OT, and industrial environments.
• Assist with vendor risk assessments, security awareness training, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Help build and mature the cybersecurity program, including tools, processes, and controls.

Skills

EDR expertise

SIEM

Vulnerability management

Microsoft 365 security

AD/Azure AD

Incident response

Communication of security risks

Team independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security/C cybersecurity/CS/IS

Tools

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Splunk

Nessus

Qualys

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Vaco is hiring a Cybersecurity Administrator for a client in the Northern Cincinnati area. This hands-on role supports and strengthens the company’s cybersecurity across Microsoft 365, Azure, enterprise infrastructure, and OT systems.

You will help build and mature the security program, balancing day-to-day security operations with establishing processes and best practices, while collaborating with technical and business teams.