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Wakefern Food Corp. · 6 hours ago

Cyber Security Engineer

Edison, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $175K/yr

7+ years exp

Wakefern Food Corp. is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to design, implement, and oversee their cybersecurity strategy. The role involves developing comprehensive security architecture, leading investigations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with various teams to enhance security measures.

Food and BeverageRetailRetail Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jordan Bishop

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive security architecture covering on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments

Design security solutions that align with business objectives while mitigating risk

Ensure Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, and security best practices are enforced across the enterprise

Architect cloud security strategies, leveraging best practices for Azure and GCP

Lead security investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and document incident response actions

Provide threat intelligence and recommend proactive security measures to mitigate risk

Implement and maintain cloud security controls in Azure and GCP

Optimize cloud security solutions for web and network protection

Ensure Active Directory (AD) and IAM policies align with best practices

Support identity governance, access reviews, and privileged access management (PAM)

Oversee the continuous best practice is leveraged for data classification policies and enforce data protection controls

Conduct security assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards (PCI, NIST, CIS)

Recommend, evaluate, and implement new security technologies based on business needs and threat landscape

Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security reviews for applications, infrastructure, and networks

Provide technical leadership in responding to security incidents, forensic analysis, and root cause investigations

Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and playbooks for security operations

Collaborate with IT and business units to ensure security compliance with regulatory frameworks (PCI DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2)

Design and enhance IAM policies, privileged access management (PAM), and role-based access control (RBAC)

Enforce strong authentication and MFA strategies using Okta, Microsoft Authenticator, and AD

Define identity threat detection and response (ITDR) strategies

Ensure security controls align with industry frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS, Zero Trust, MITRE ATT&CK)

Assist with audit, regulatory compliance, and security assessments

Conduct penetration testing, red/blue teaming exercises, and vulnerability management programs

Provide security guidance for third-party risk management and vendor security evaluations

Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in cybersecurity architecture and best practices

Provide mentorship and training to security engineers and analysts

Work cross-functionally with IT, DevOps, and executive leadership to align security strategy with business goals

Develop security roadmaps and strategic initiatives for continuous security improvement

Maintain and fine-tune security configurations across various security platforms

Identify security gaps and recommend security enhancements and process improvements

Develop playbooks and automation scripts to enhance security operations efficiency

Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses in systems and applications

Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry’s best practices and regulatory requirements

Investigate security breaches and other security incidents to determine the root cause and implement corrective actions

Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate security measures

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

Participate in security audits and assessments to identify and address security gaps

Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures

Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to improve the organization's security posture

Qualification

Cybersecurity architectureCloud securityIdentity & access managementSecurity frameworksSecurity automationEndpoint securityData classificationThreat intelligenceDevSecOpsScriptingCISSP CertificationCommunication skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, security operations, or cloud security

Deep understanding of enterprise security architectures, security frameworks (NIST, CIS, Zero Trust, ISO 27001), and best practices

Email secure gateway (Proofpoint, Mimecast)

Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco) and network security principles

Cloud security (Azure, GCP) and security automation

IAM, MFA, AD, Okta, Microsoft Authenticator

Endpoint security, EDR, ITDR, and threat intelligence

Data classification, DLP, and information protection

Experience designing secure architectures for large-scale enterprises and cloud environments

Strong knowledge of DevSecOps, security automation, and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Terraform)

Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of influencing security strategies across the organization

CISSP Certifications (Required): CISM and CCSP is plus

A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related experience

7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, or network security

Hands-on expertise with Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Sophos

Proofpoint (Email Security Gateway)

EDR & ITDR solutions

Palo Alto & Cisco Firewalls

Okta, Microsoft Authenticator (MFA), Active Directory (AD), IAM

Cloud Security (Azure and GCP)

Data classification and protection strategies

Strong knowledge of threat intelligence, SIEM, vulnerability management, and incident response

Experience with security frameworks such as PCI, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

Company

Wakefern Food Corp.

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Wakefern Food Corp. is employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services.

Founded in 1946

Keasbey, New Jersey, USA

10001+ employees

http://www2.wakefern.com

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