Cybersecurity Engineer

Description

The Cybersecurity Engineer at Hyper Solutions plays a key role in building and strengthening Hyper’s cybersecurity capabilities across systems, infrastructure, applications, and user access environments. This position partners closely with engineering, IT, and business teams to help protect company systems, data, and operational workflows while improving the overall security posture of the organization.

This role is well-suited for a hands-on security professional who understands how software, infrastructure, cloud systems, and business processes intersect in a growing company. The Cybersecurity Engineer will help establish scalable security controls, monitor risks, and respond to security incidents while supporting Hyper’s continued growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across Hyper’s cloud, hybrid, and internal environments.
• Monitor systems, logs, and alerts for suspicious activity, vulnerabilities, and potential security incidents.
• Lead or support incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, remediation, and documentation.
• Manage and improve identity and access controls, including role-based permissions, least-privilege access, and user lifecycle processes.
• Partner with software engineering and infrastructure teams to integrate security into development, deployment, and operational workflows.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation planning based on risk and business impact.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
• Support security tooling across endpoints, networks, and infrastructure including firewalls, MFA, endpoint protection, logging, and detection platforms.
• Assist with vendor security reviews and third-party risk assessments for new technologies and integrations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to disaster recovery, business continuity, and backup strategies from a security perspective.
• Support security considerations related to manufacturing-connected systems, operational technology, and external partner integrations.
• Improve organizational security awareness through documentation, guidance, and operational processes.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, infrastructure security, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of core cybersecurity domains including access control, network security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, logging/monitoring, and incident response.
• Experience working in cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with security technologies such as SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, IAM systems, MFA tools, vulnerability scanners, and firewalls.
• Experience implementing secure configurations, system hardening, and security best practices.
• Ability to assess risk, prioritize remediation activities, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting security across internal systems, SaaS applications, and custom software environments.
• Strong documentation and process-building skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing environment where security maturity is evolving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with AWS, Azure, GCP, or multi-cloud environments.
• Experience collaborating with software engineering teams on secure development practices or DevSecOps workflows.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, industrial, operational technology (OT), or distributed partner environments.
• Experience working with security or compliance frameworks such as NIST, CIS, SOC 2, or ISO 27001.
• Experience using scripting or automation to improve security operations.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CISSP, SSCP, GSEC, Azure Security Engineer, or AWS Security certifications.

What Success Looks Like

• Improved visibility into security risks, vulnerabilities, and system alerts.
• Stronger and more consistent identity and access controls across company systems.
• Earlier detection and mitigation of security risks with minimal disruption to business operations.
• Engineering and IT teams have a trusted security partner who helps raise security standards while enabling productivity.
• Hyper continues to mature its cybersecurity posture in a practical and scalable way as the company grows.

Why Hyper?

At Hyper, you’ll play a critical role in strengthening the cybersecurity foundation of a rapidly growing technology and manufacturing organization. You’ll work across engineering, infrastructure, and operations teams to help protect systems that support mission-critical power and infrastructure solutions.

In addition to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company match, Hyper offers the opportunity to help build and shape cybersecurity capabilities in a dynamic, fast-growing environment where your work has a direct impact.

Location

Remote or Onsite in Richmond, VA, depending on candidate location and business needs. 

Compensation

The anticipated starting salary range for this role is 105,000-135,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications and location. This hire will be eligible for a discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance.

Hyper Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

All applications will be used exclusively for selection purposes and handled confidentially by authorized personnel only. Your application may also be considered for other suitable positions within Hyper Solutions, Inc.

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