Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer

BioIVT is a leading global provider of research models and value-added research services for drug discovery and development. We specialize in control and disease-state biospecimens, including human and animal tissues, cell products, blood and other biofluids. Our unmatched portfolio of clinical specimens directly supports precision medicine research, aiming to improve patient outcomes by coupling comprehensive clinical data with donor samples. As the premier supplier of hepatic products, including hepatocytes and subcellular fractions, BioIVT enables scientists to better understand the pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism of newly discovered compounds and their effects on disease processes. By combining our technical expertise, exceptional customer service and unparalleled access to biological specimens, BioIVT serves the research community as a trusted partner in elevating science

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining the organization's security infrastructure and cybersecurity program. This role protects systems, networks, applications, and data from cyber threats while ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements. The Cybersecurity Engineer works closely with IT infrastructure, cloud, networking, and business teams to identify vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions including firewalls, endpoint protection, email security, MFA, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management tools.
• Monitor security alerts and investigate suspicious activities, security incidents, and potential breaches.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and security audits.
• Manage and support endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) platforms.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate incident response activities, containment efforts, remediation, and post-incident analysis.
• Administer identity and access management systems including privileged access controls.
• Support cloud security initiatives for Azure, AWS, and/or Microsoft 365 environments.
• Review and harden system configurations according to security best practices.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and networking teams to secure enterprise environments.
• Assist with security awareness training and phishing prevention initiatives.
• Support compliance efforts related to PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, ISO 27001, NIST, or other regulatory frameworks.
• Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity security requirements.
• Evaluate emerging threats and recommend security improvements and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity or IT infrastructure experience.
• Strong understanding of networking, TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 security technologies including Defender, Entra ID, Intune, and Conditional Access.
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Sentinel, or Rapid7.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management platforms such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7.
• Experience securing cloud platforms including Azure and/or AWS.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and Zero Trust architecture.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and incident response skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• Security+
• CEH
• CISM
• Azure Security Engineer Associate
• GIAC certifications

Technical Skills

• Firewalls (Zscaler, Cisco, etc.)
• Endpoint Security / EDR Solutions
• SIEM & Log Analysis
• Vulnerability Management
• Cloud Security
• Identity & Access Management
• Network Security
• PowerShell or Python scripting
• Email Security Platforms
• Work Environment
• Hybrid or on-site environment depending on business needs.
• May require participation in on-call rotation and emergency response activities.
• Occasional travel may be required.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package for eligible team members, including medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity and accident insurance. We also provide a generous retirement plan with a company match. Eligible employees enjoy competitive time-off policies and a collaborative environment that promotes growth from within. Enjoy company-sponsored events for the entire team!

Join Us!

We can't wait to work with you! At BioIVT, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key drivers of innovation and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to bring their unique perspectives to the table. We seek to build a diverse team and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

BioIVT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment process.