Information Security Engineer II

Dairy Farmers of America•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Collaborate with the Information Security team and IT, OT, and asset owners to reduce cyber risk by identifying, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities across the Cooperative’s IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments, including manufacturing systems, industrial control systems (ICS), and plant networks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and hands-on vulnerability management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
3 or more years’ experience with a strong focus on vulnerability management, specifically experience: managing the full vulnerability lifecycle interpreting vulnerability data using CVEs, CVSS, exploitability, and threat intelligence coordinating remediation across infrastructure, endpoint, network, application, and cloud teams developing and maintaining vulnerability metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reporting aligning vulnerability management activities with security frameworks such as NIST-800-53 supporting enterprise vulnerability scanning platforms managing external service providers working with Operation Technology devices in manufacturing implementing and managing enterprise vulnerability scanning platforms integrating vulnerability management with ticketing, workflow, or ITSM platforms leveraging Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for vulnerability and exposure management working in the Dairy, Food and Beverage or Consumer Products industry
Vulnerability lifecycle management: discovery, analysis, prioritization, remediation, and risk acceptance
Risk-based vulnerability prioritization using CVEs, CVSS, exploitability, and threat intelligence
Vulnerability exception handling and compensating control assessment
Vulnerability aging, SLA management, and remediation tracking
Understanding of secure configuration, patching, and baseline compliance
Familiarity with hybrid and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or equivalent)
Knowledge of endpoint and server hardening best practices
Skill in critical thinking, analysis, mathematical calculations, and statistical evaluations
Able to translate technical vulnerabilities into business and operational risk
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to apply technology solutions to business problems
Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to present ideas using language that is relatable to business and end-users
Able to consider impact of actions and decisions on employees, coworkers, and customers
Able to multi-task and problem solve
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
Able to promote a team environment
Able to present to diverse audiences from front line team members to senior management
Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
Able to read, write, and speak English

Nice To Haves

Exposure to OT, ICS, or manufacturing environments preferred

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the Vulnerability Threat Management (VTM) program
Identify, analyze, prioritize, and track vulnerabilities across endpoints, servers, network devices, cloud workloads, Webservers and OT/manufacturing assets
Analyze vulnerability data in the context of exploitability, asset criticality, business impact, and OT safety and availability constraints
Coordinate remediation efforts with IT infrastructure, application owners, plant engineers, and operations teams, ensuring clear ownership and tracking
Apply risk-based vulnerability management in environments where patching may be constrained by uptime, safety, regulatory, or vendor limitations
Develop and maintain vulnerability dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level metrics to measure risk reduction and remediation effectiveness
Ensure vulnerability management processes align with internal security standards, policies, and risk management practices
Evaluate and continuously improve vulnerability management tooling, scanning coverage, asset visibility, and data quality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote secure configuration, patching best practices, and sustainable risk reduction
Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve remediation efficiency, workflow integration, and reporting accuracy
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.