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Permian Resources · 9 hours ago

Cyber Security Engineer

Midland, Texas

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Permian Resources is currently seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join the Enterprise Cybersecurity Team in Midland, Texas. This position will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the security infrastructure, as well as developing and enforcing security policies and procedures.

Natural ResourcesOil and GasSustainability

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company data

Design and implement security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security tools

Conduct threat analysis and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential security risks

Lead incident response efforts, including containment, eradication, and recovery

Monitor security systems and logs to detect and respond to security incidents

Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the infrastructure

Research and evaluate new security technologies and solutions

Stay up to date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities and provide security awareness training to employees

Qualification

Cybersecurity engineeringThreat analysisIncident responseSecurity policy developmentSecurity tools expertiseAnalytical skillsCloud SecurityRelevant certificationsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related role

Experience with security policy and procedure development

Proven ability to design and implement security solutions

Strong understanding of threat analysis and mitigation techniques, including incident response

Familiarity with industry standards such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001

Technical expertise in one or more of the following security tools and technologies: Firewall Management, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Security (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Related cybersecurity work experience in OT/Industrial Controls Systems (SCADA) environments

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or equivalent experience

Company

Permian Resources

Permian Resources is an oil and natural gas company that engages in acquisition and development.

Founded in 2014

Midland, Texas, USA

201-500 employees

https://permianres.com

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