Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Description

As a Cybersecurity Engineer II at MiTek, you will be instrumental in safeguarding our digital infrastructure by designing, deploying, and maintaining cutting-edge security solutions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will embed robust security measures into our systems, networks, and applications, proactively identifying and mitigating cyber threats. Your technical expertise will drive automation, enhance threat detection, and ensure rapid incident response, contributing to MiTek’s resilience against evolving cyber risks and supporting our mission to deliver secure, innovative solutions.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

What You Will Do:
 

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage email security protections, including DMARC, DKIM, SPF, and secure email gateway configurations, to prevent phishing and spoofing attacks.

• Configure and maintain endpoint protection solutions, such as EDR/XDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender) and application whitelisting (e.g., CyberArk EPM) to secure devices and block malware.

• Monitor and ensure continuous compliance of the security stack, applying configurations and updates to maintain control health.

• Contribute to MiTek’s cybersecurity roadmap by proposing and prioritizing initiatives to address security gaps and enhance system resilience.

• · Fine-tune security tools to minimize false positives, enabling faster and more accurate incident response.

• · Automate repetitive security tasks to improve operational efficiency and reduce response times.

• Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations for emerging security technologies and participate in vendor assessments, benchmarking performance to ensure alignment with MiTek’s security needs and strengthen defenses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in implementing and managing email security solutions, including DMARC, DKIM, SPF, secure email gateways (e.g., Proofpoint, Mimecast), and phishing detection technologies.

• Hands-on expertise in configuring and managing EDR/XDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender) and endpoint application control platforms (e.g., CyberArk).

• Ability to automate security processes using scripting or tools to enhance efficiency.

• Familiarity with evaluating and piloting emerging security technologies through proof-of-concepts.

• Strong analytical skills to identify security gaps and implement effective mitigation strategies.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and vendors.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; able to translate complex technical concepts into clear guidance.

• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Relevant security certifications are a plus (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC GSEC/GCIH).

Soft Skills

• Excellent fluency in English, both written and verbal.

• Must be self-motivated, team oriented and possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Candidate should be detail oriented, with a demonstrated ability to problem solve.

• Has a strong sense of urgency and commitment to quality customer service is required.

Physical Demands

This role is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing 

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

www.mii.com