Smithfield Foods
Food
CybersecurityEngineer
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“Cybersecurity Engineer at Smithfield Foods. Skills: Cybersecurity systems, Risk assessment, Security solutions. Assess cybersecurity systems. Design cybersecurity systems”
Industry & Context.
Identify vulnerabilities; Recommend mitigation strategies; Reduce risk; Analyze and interpret log data; Detect and respond to potential incidents; Mitigate threats
Office setting outside production plant, Plant environment exposure, Moderate to loud noise level, Frequently required to stand, Reach with hands, Use hands to handle, Talk or hear, Specific vision abilities required, Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience in OT cybersecurity, or equivalent combination of education and experience required, Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud security, including deployment, monitoring, and protection technologies, Proven expertise in endpoint protection solutions, advanced email threat protection, and forensic investigation/remediation, Strong background in Windows Active Directory security and administration, Experience managing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and implementing network-level protections against evolving cyber threats, Skilled in analyzing and interpreting log data using security analytics tools to detect and respond to potential incidents
Nice to Have
Knowledge of NIST, Knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443, Knowledge of IEC 61850
What You'll Do.
Assess cybersecurity systems
Design cybersecurity systems
Maintain cybersecurity systems
Conduct risk assessments
Design security solutions
Configure security solutions
Implement security solutions
Conduct penetration testing
Conduct vulnerability assessments
Provide technical guidance
Participate in incident response
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with IT teams; Collaborate with engineering teams; Collaborate with business teams; Work with cross-functional teams; Build working relationships
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Translate complex security concepts
Full Job Description
****If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.**** A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. **Apply Now!** **THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:** _The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section._ Smithfield Foods is seeking a highly motivated and experienced **Cybersecurity Engineer** to support critical programs and strategic initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will assess, design, and maintain cybersecurity systems that protect the company's infrastructure, applications, and data. You will collaborate with IT, engineering, and business teams to strengthen Smithfield’s security posture, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. **WHAT YOU’LL DO:** _The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned._ * **Risk Assessment:** Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments of industrial control systems (ICS) networks, systems, and components to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies. * **Policies & Controls: **Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and technical controls to reduce risk and strengthen system resilience. * **Compliance & Standards: **Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations such as NIST, ISA/IEC 62443, and IEC 61850. * **Security Solutions:** Design, configure, and implement protective technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/
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