Samaritan's Purse is hiring a
Cybersecurity Engineer

đź“Ť Boone, NC

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Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in our Boone, N.C location! You can be helping the ministry stay protected through cybersecurity engineering every day! As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of a robust security infrastructure. Bring your cybersecurity knowledge and abilities to a mission-critical team in the ministry. Come and use your gifts every day to advance the Kingdom of God!

A day in the life of a Cybersecurity Engineer:
At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe. 
 
In the role of Cybersecurity Engineer you will have the opportunity to:
  • Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and secure network designs and appropriate security measures including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs
  • Design and manage innovative solutions to secure endpoints from malware, ransomware, and other cyber threats. 
  • Act as a pivotal member of the cybersecurity incident response team and maintain availability to provide on-call support as needed to fulfill departmental service level agreements and operating procedures.
  • Proactively identify vulnerabilities and threats to the ministry's entire technology stack. Prioritize findings and collaborate with relevant teams to coordinate remediation efforts. 
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of a secure architecture aligned with industry best practices and compliance standards. 
  • Monitor security alerts, logs, and reports to identify and respond to potential incidents in real-time
  • Stays informed about emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies, providing insights to enhance security posture
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Cybersecurity or related field and 5-7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Thorough technical knowledge in a diverse range of technologies including networking, threat prevention systems, firewalls, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and SIEM solutions.   
  • General knowledge of various cybersecurity frameworks including PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST cybersecurity framework, Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls (CSC), OWASP, and privacy laws including GDPR
  • Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies preferred not required

Job Location: Boone, N.C
Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)
Benefits:
  • Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
  • Term Life Insurance
  • 401 (k) retirement savings plan
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 12 vacation days
  • 10 sick/personal days

Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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