Information Security Engineer II

Job description

Collaborate with the Information Security team and IT, OT, and asset owners to reduce cyber risk by identifying, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities across the Cooperative’s IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments, including manufacturing systems, industrial control systems (ICS), and plant networks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Own day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the Vulnerability Threat Management (VTM) program

Identify, analyze, prioritize, and track vulnerabilities across endpoints, servers, network devices, cloud workloads, Webservers and OT/manufacturing assets

Analyze vulnerability data in the context of exploitability, asset criticality, business impact, and OT safety and availability constraints

Coordinate remediation efforts with IT infrastructure, application owners, plant engineers, and operations teams, ensuring clear ownership and tracking

Apply risk-based vulnerability management in environments where patching may be constrained by uptime, safety, regulatory, or vendor limitations

Develop and maintain vulnerability dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level metrics to measure risk reduction and remediation effectiveness

Ensure vulnerability management processes align with internal security standards, policies, and risk management practices

Evaluate and continuously improve vulnerability management tooling, scanning coverage, asset visibility, and data quality

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote secure configuration, patching best practices, and sustainable risk reduction

Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve remediation efficiency, workflow integration, and reporting accuracy

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and hands-on vulnerability management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

3 or more years’ experience with a strong focus on vulnerability management, specifically experience:

managing the full vulnerability lifecycle

interpreting vulnerability data using CVEs, CVSS, exploitability, and threat intelligence

coordinating remediation across infrastructure, endpoint, network, application, and cloud teams

developing and maintaining vulnerability metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reporting

aligning vulnerability management activities with security frameworks such as NIST-800-53

supporting enterprise vulnerability scanning platforms

managing external service providers

working with Operation Technology devices in manufacturing

implementing and managing enterprise vulnerability scanning platforms

integrating vulnerability management with ticketing, workflow, or ITSM platforms

leveraging Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for vulnerability and exposure management

working in the Dairy, Food and Beverage or Consumer Products industry

Exposure to OT, IC, or manufacturing environments preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Vulnerability lifecycle management: discovery, analysis, prioritization, remediation, and risk acceptance

Risk-based vulnerability prioritization using CVEs, CVSS, exploitability, and threat intelligence

Vulnerability exception handling and compensating control assessment

Vulnerability aging, SLA management, and remediation tracking

Understanding of secure configuration, patching, and baseline compliance

Familiarity with hybrid and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or equivalent

Knowledge of endpoint and server hardening best practices

Skill in critical thinking, analysis, mathematical calculations, and statistical evaluations

Able to translate technical vulnerabilities into business and operational risk

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to apply technology solutions to business problems

Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork

Able to present ideas using language that is relatable to business and end-users

Able to consider impact of actions and decisions on employees, coworkers, and customers

Able to multi-task and problem solve

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Able to prioritize and meet deadlines

Able to promote a team environment

Able to present to diverse audiences from front line team members to senior management

Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

Able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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