IT Security Engineer--Know End Point Security--Long Island

Position Summary:

This position requires a candidate that can commute to Long Island on a daily basis.

Well established Manufacturing company, in business since 1951, is seeking a self motivated, team player, to focus on the following role:
The IT Security Engineer is responsible for identifying, remediating, and tracking security
vulnerabilities across the organization's systems while also providing day-to-day IT support
through ticket resolution. This role is critical to sustaining compliance with CMMC
requirements, meeting corporate cybersecurity standards, and improving service delivery
across the organization. The ideal candidate will have experience working in defense or
aerospace environments and understand the importance of safeguarding sensitive engineering,
manufacturing and program data.
Key Responsibilities
 Monitor system security alerts and advisories from internal tools and external sources
(e.g., CISA, vendors, threat intelligence)
 Conduct vulnerability scanning, assessment, and risk analysis using Tanium
 Apply patches and updates after proper testing for compatibility
 Remediate vulnerabilities by prioritizing
 Manage and execute enterprise patch management across all endpoints using Tanium and
ManageEngine Endpoint Central
 Implement and maintain system configurations aligned with NIST SP 800-171 security
controls.
 Support organizational compliance with CMMC Level 2, including audit preparation,
documentation, and evidence collection.
 Monitor and report on vulnerability posture, remediation timelines, and patch compliance
across all systems
 Maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, imaging standards, patch
cycles, and compliance controls.
Required Qualifications
 Education: Bachelors in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent
experience).
 Experience: 3+ years in IT support/help desk with exposure to vulnerability
remediation/patching
 Technical Skills: Troubleshooting across Windows, networking, and endpoint security;
vulnerability management and patching
 Soft Skills: Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving.
 Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
 Applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. government.
The following experience would be a plus.
 Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Bitsight integration).
 Experience with Tanium and/or ManageEngine Endpoint Central
 Prior exposure in aerospace, defense or government contracting environments
 familiarity with CMMC/NIST 800-171 and corporate security policies.
 Certifications: Network+, Security+, or equivalent.

The client's location on Long Island requires a car.

Our client, can offer is stable, employee friendly, and offers a pleasant, creative, professional work atmosphere, as well as a very visible role. Work for an outstanding and supportive management team.