Principal Cybersecurity Engineer | Credit Union | Remote

Oregon Community Credit Union; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to enhance our security posture across endpoints, servers, networks, and software. The role is remote and collaborates with Technology Services and Information Security to implement secure, reliable systems and drive security initiatives.

You will lead hands-on security engineering, vulnerability management, and policy enforcement while guiding teams and contributing to disaster recovery and business continuity

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in technical cybersecurity with emphasis on endpoint protection and network security architecture.
• Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27000 series, and CIS Controls.
• Experience with endpoint protection platforms such as Cisco AMP, CrowdStrike, or Symantec Endpoint Protection.
• Knowledge of network security technologies including firewalls and VPNs.
• Experience with cloud security principles and technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft systems and application technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with scripting languages and automation tools.
• Experience working in ITIL environments including change control and configuration management.
• Knowledge of GIAC Security Operations and monitoring platforms (Syslog, Splunk, NetFlow, WhatsUp Gold).

Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology Services and Information Security to implement security solutions and enforce patching, vulnerability mitigation, and policy compliance.
• Implement approved security solutions across endpoints, servers, systems, and services.
• Respond to findings from security assessments and audits, mitigating identified risks.
• Develop and enforce OS and network hardening baselines.
• Contribute to new security platform deployments and security strategy.
• Maintain secure, reliable systems by addressing production incidents and outages.
• Provide technical guidance and training on security best practices to the tech teams.
• Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Endpoint protection

Network security

Scripting/Automation

ITIL processes

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cyber security

Tools

Cisco AMP

CrowdStrike

Symantec Endpoint Protection

Splunk

Syslog

NetFlow

Firewalls & VPNs

AWS/Azure/Google Cloud

Job description

OCCU is a member owned credit union based in Eugene Oregon guided by a clear and meaningful vision to Enrich Lives This purpose drives everything we do from how we serve our members to how we support one another as colleagues With a strong commitment to community impact OCCU lives its values of tenacity humility and big heartedness every day We are seeking an experienced Principal Cybersecurity Engineer or Principal Security Engineer to help strengthen and protect OCCUs technology environment This is a highly technical collaborative role working across Technology Services and Information Security to improve our security footprint protect critical systems and ensure technology operates securely and reliably This position is remote The salary range for this position is 120340 150425 annually depending on experience

About the Role

As our Principal Security Engineer youll bring deep technical security expertise to the systems and technology that support OCCU Youll partner closely with Technology Services and Information Security to maintain and strengthen the security of endpoints servers networks software architecture and services This role combines hands on security engineering with troubleshooting systems administration vulnerability mitigation security platform implementation and technical guidance Youll help ensure security policies are put into practice throughout our environment while staying ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats and technologies

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology Services and Information Security to implement security solutions and ensure ongoing patching maintenance vulnerability mitigation and security policy enforcement
• Implement approved security solutions across endpoint devices mobile devices servers systems software architecture and services
• Respond to findings from security assessments and vulnerability scans working with internal teams auditors regulatory agencies vendors and penetration testing firms to mitigate identified risks
• Develop and implement operating systems and network hardening baselines
• Participate in the development and implementation of new security platforms and security strategies
• Help maintain secure reliable systems by responding to production incidents and supporting ongoing technology and business platform needs
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation including data flows repositories and integration points
• Provide technical guidance and training to Technology Services team members on security best practices and protocols
• Contribute to disaster recovery business continuity and OCCUs broader technology strategy
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats trends technologies and security practices

What Were Looking For

• Who were looking for are someone who combines strong cybersecurity engineering expertise with sound judgment analytical thinking and the ability to build trusted partnerships across technical teams.
• Required qualifications include Minimum of five years of experience working with computer systems in a technical cybersecurity capacity with an emphasis on endpoint protection and network security architecture.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards including NIST ISO 27000 series and CIS Controls.
• Experience working with endpoint protection platforms such as Cisco AMP CrowdStrike or Symantec Endpoint Protection.
• Strong knowledge of network security technologies including firewalls and VPNs.
• Experience with cloud security principles and technologies such as AWS Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft systems and application technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting analysis communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience deploying systems software and configuration changes including implementation of rollback plans.
• Experience working with scripting languages and automation tools.
• Experience configuring systems and applications and supporting secure technology solutions.
• Experience working within an ITIL environment including change control and configuration management practices.
• GIAC Security Operations Certified System and application monitoring platforms and technologies such as syslog Splunk NetFlow and Whats Up Gold.

Preferred Skills

• Network switching and routing technologies and products including Cisco and Juniper
• SAN technologies and products such as NetApp and EMCVDI technologies
• System and application performance tuning

Education & Certification

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cyber Security Architecture or a related field An equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered in lieu of the outlined education requirement

Why Join OCCU

OCCU offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well being and professional growth including

• Low cost medical dental and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off plus 13 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education and training
• Company paid long term disability
• 40 hours of company paid core time annually for full time employees to participate in community volunteer opportunities

OCCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates

If youre an experienced security engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges strengthening systems and collaborating across teams to build a more secure technology environment we encourage you to apply