Cybersecurity Engineer

Bird Rock Systems • San Diego, CA

30d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bird Rock Systems is seeking a mid-level Cybersecurity Engineer who thrives in client-facing, billable professional services work and wants to grow their career within a company that values loyalty, integrity, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement. This role is designed for an engineer who wants to build depth across a focused set of security domains, develop trusted customer relationships, and grow over time - technically, professionally, and personally. You won’t be spread thin across every possible discipline. Instead, you’ll work within clearly defined security focus areas, supported by other engineers and architects, with opportunities to expand your scope as your skills and interests mature. This role is intentionally focused and will primarily concentrate on three to four of the following domains, depending on customer needs and your strengths: Identity, Endpoint, and Data Protection; Cloud & SaaS Security (Azure / M365-Centric); Security Operations, SOAR, & Integrations; Compliance & Continuous Control Readiness. The emphasis is on connected security outcomes - how controls, data, automation, and compliance reinforce each other - rather than isolated tools or narrow silos. The role requires onsite presence as often as needed based on customer engagements, with travel driven by client needs and project scope. The technology environment will involve security platforms aligned to Bird Rock Systems’ technology partners and professional services offerings, primarily across identity, endpoint, cloud, and security operations solutions. Specific tools vary by customer, reinforcing the importance of strong fundamentals and adaptability. The company values engineers who already use AI to enhance productivity while maintaining strong validation, security judgment, and customer trust, and encourages an interest in expanding thoughtful AI adoption over time as a supporting tool.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of hands-on cybersecurity or security-focused infrastructure experience
• Practical experience in at least two of the core focus areas listed above
• Prior client-facing experience or strong customer communication skills
• Comfort working onsite with customers as engagements require
• Solid understanding of security fundamentals, risk, and defense-in-depth
• A mindset oriented toward long-term growth and ownership, not short-term wins
• Mid-to-large enterprise experience

Nice To Haves

• Consulting or professional services background
• Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, etc.)
• Relevant certifications (Security+, AZ-500, SC-200/300, or similar)
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST or CIS

Responsibilities

• Deliver client-facing, billable security services across customer engagements
• Work onsite with customers as required to build trust and drive successful outcomes
• Implement, configure, and support security solutions within your primary focus areas
• Participate in security assessments, gap analyses, and remediation planning
• Translate risk and requirements into practical, defensible security solutions
• Communicate clearly with customer stakeholders - technical and non-technical alike
• Produce clean, professional, client-ready documentation and deliverables
• Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and delivery leaders to grow your capabilities
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement - making systems, processes, and yourself better over time

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Paid Family Leave Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 100% Employer-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees