Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OCCU is a member-owned credit union based in Eugene, Oregon, focused on enriching the lives of its members and communities. The company is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to strengthen its technology environment through security engineering, vulnerability mitigation, platform implementation, incident response, and technical guidance across endpoints, servers, networks, software, architecture, and services.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology Services and Information Security to implement security solutions and ensure ongoing patching, maintenance, vulnerability mitigation, and security policy enforcement
• Implement approved security solutions across endpoint devices, mobile devices, servers, systems, software, architecture, and services
• Respond to findings from security assessments and vulnerability scans, working with internal teams, auditors, regulatory agencies, vendors, and penetration-testing firms to mitigate identified risks
• Develop and implement operating systems and network hardening baselines
• Participate in the development and implementation of new security platforms and security strategies
• Help maintain secure, reliable systems by responding to production incidents and supporting ongoing technology and business-platform needs
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including data flows, repositories, and integration points
• Provide technical guidance and training to Technology Services team members on security best practices and protocols
• Contribute to disaster recovery, business continuity, and OCCU's broader technology strategy
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, technologies, and security practices

Skills

• Minimum of five years of experience working with computer systems in a technical cybersecurity capacity, with an emphasis on endpoint protection and network security architecture
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST, ISO 27000 series, and CIS Controls
• Experience working with endpoint protection platforms such as Cisco AMP, CrowdStrike, or Symantec Endpoint Protection
• Strong knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls and VPNs
• Experience with cloud security principles and technologies, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft systems and application technologies
• Strong troubleshooting, analysis, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience deploying systems, software, and configuration changes, including implementation of rollback plans
• Experience working with scripting languages and automation tools
• Experience configuring systems and applications and supporting secure technology solutions
• Experience working within an ITIL environment, including change control and configuration-management practices
• GIAC Security Operations Certified
• System and application monitoring platforms and technologies such as syslog, Splunk, NetFlow, and What's Up Gold
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security Architecture, or a related field
• An equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in lieu of the outlined education requirement
• Network switching and routing technologies and products, including Cisco and Juniper
• SAN technologies and products such as NetApp and EMC
• VDI technologies
• System and application performance tuning

Benefits

• This position is remote.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off plus 13 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education and training
• Company-paid long-term disability
• 40 hours of company-paid core time annually for full-time employees to participate in community volunteer opportunities

Company Overview

• We’re OCCU — a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative in Oregon and Washington. It was founded in 1956, and is headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.myoccu.org/.