Cyber Security Engineer

Microbac•Cranberry Township, PA

About The Position

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Cybersecurity Engineer to own day-to-day security operations and incident response across our network of 30+ laboratories. This role is execution-focused and ideal for a candidate who enjoys working in lean environments, partnering closely with Infrastructure and Quality teams, and directly configuring and operating security controls. You will serve as the primary escalation point for security incidents while helping mature the organization’s security posture as the business grows.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
3+ years of experience in cybersecurity related positions
Willingness to travel to lab locations as needed to provide on-site IT support.

Nice To Haves

Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, GSEC, CompTIA PenTest+, CCSP, CISSP, CISM
Knowledge of advanced persistent threats (APTs) and their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Fundamental understanding of Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux operating systems
Fundamental understanding of OSI model, basic networking and troubleshooting concepts
Experience with programming or scripting, including PowerShell, Bash, Python, Yara, and Perl
Experience in managing SSO/IAM, email security, phishing and user awareness training
Experience in EDR platforms
Experience with cloud deployments such as Azure, AWS or similar platforms
Experience working with distributed teams and other cross functional stakeholders
Familiarity with commercial solutions for logging and security event management, including SIEM or SOAR platforms
Familiarity with vulnerability management and IDS/IPS
Demonstrated intermediate experience with security incident detection, response frameworks, and established incident handling procedures Understanding and knowledge of various log formats from a variety of network and computer devices
Knowledge of Cyber risks and threats related to Cyber attackers
Knowledge of recent Cyber events and interpreting kill chain process and threat impacts
Presentation, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and workload

Responsibilities

Own daily cybersecurity operations, monitoring alerts and responding to incidents
Act as the primary escalation point for security events
Lead incident response from detection through remediation and root cause analysis
Configure and maintain security controls across business platforms
Manage identity, access controls, MFA, Conditional Access, and privileged access models
Perform hands-on investigations
Develop, test, and maintain incident response playbooks and escalation paths
Create security policies and translate them into enforceable technical controls
Partner closely with Infrastructure on architecture, network changes, cloud services, and new tools
Continuously assess risk, identify gaps, and implement practical security improvements
Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with industry standard regulations
Set a positive example through high standards and professional conduct.
Continuously monitor emerging cybersecurity threats, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to keep organizational security strategies current and effective.
Other duties as assigned.