Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer

Permian Resources is currently seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join the Enterprise Cybersecurity Team in Midland, Texas. This position will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our security infrastructure, as well as developing and enforcing security policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of security principles, threat analysis and incident response, while being able work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

General Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company data.
• Design and implement security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security tools.
• Conduct threat analysis and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Lead incident response efforts, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Monitor security systems and logs to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the infrastructure.
• Research and evaluate new security technologies and solutions.
• Stay up to date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities and provide security awareness training to employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related role.
• Experience with security policy and procedure development.
• Proven ability to design and implement security solutions.
• Strong understanding of threat analysis and mitigation techniques, including incident response.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001.
• Technical expertise in one or more of the following security tools and technologies: Firewall Management, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Security (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related cybersecurity work experience in OT/Industrial Controls Systems (SCADA) environments.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or equivalent experience.

Permian Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.