Cybersecurity Engineer I/II (Remote - US)

BNSF Railway • ,

7d • $93,750 - $175,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Cybersecurity Engineer to join our growing security team. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and are interested in helping secure our nation’s critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding our digital assets, infrastructure, and applications while contributing to the maturity of our security operations.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the US
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or related roles

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
• Proficiency in Python or Java for automation, scripting, and tool development
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap)
• Strong understanding of network security protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs and an understanding of Zero Trust Networking principles
• Knowledge of data security principles including encryption, DLP, and access controls
• Experience securing web and mobile applications, APIs, and microservices
• Experience security containerized and ephemeral application deployments
• Familiarity with infrastructure security across on-prem, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), and hybrid environments
• Solid grasp of Security Operations Center (SOC) workflows, SIEM platforms, and incident response
• Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, CISSP, or GIAC are a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of the threat landscape
• Experience with secure access frameworks (SASE, ZTNA).
• Contributions to open-source security tools or research.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across network, infrastructure, data, and application layers
• Assist in the creation of security policies and standards for adherence.
• Perform risk assessments and contribute to data protection strategies across structured and unstructured data
• Assist in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate risks
• Develop and maintain tooling to aid in automation for threat detection, response, and reporting
• Collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, working closely with SOC and IR teams
• Support compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, SOX) through technical enforcement and documentation
• Participate in red/blue team exercises and threat modeling activities
• Continuously evaluate emerging threats and recommend proactive security measures
• Contribute to the development of playbooks, runbooks, and operational procedures for security operations
• Demonstrate operational excellence by monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues, including participating in a 24/7 on‑call rotation

Benefits

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
• A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
• Generous leave / time off policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level