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Cybersecurity Engineer III

Job ID: 2026-1390
Category: Information Technology

Overview

🔐⚡Cybersecurity Engineer III- Protect the systems that power our communities

Cobb EMC is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer III to help protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our corporate enterprise network. In this critical role, you will implement proven technologies, maintain robust security standards, and strengthen the systems that keep our organization secure and resilient.

If you have extensive experience with network security controls, firewalls, intrusion prevention, security information and event management systems, and cybersecurity standards, this may be the opportunity for you👇

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Hybrid work schedule (1 remote day per week after training)

🚀 Why You'll Love Working Here

Amazing Benefits from Day One

✅ Company-paid medical insurance premiums
✅ Coverage starts on your first day of employment
✅ Retirement Security Pension Plan
✅ Automatic 7% company contribution to your 401(k) plus additional matching
✅ Annual incentive bonus program
✅ Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Strengthen Our Enterprise Security Environment

Install, maintain, and support high-quality enterprise security systems.
Coordinate the installation and maintenance of network security software and hardware with peer teams.
Diagnose network security, software, and hardware issues, then implement effective solutions and enhancements.
Help develop, implement, and maintain a Security Operations Center.
Work with service vendors to ensure equipment and software are properly serviced.
Oversee the maintenance and inventory of network security systems.

Support Technology Planning and Investment

Assist management with budgeting and purchasing security hardware and software.
Research future security technology, software, and service needs.
Contribute to the annual budgeting and monthly budget variance processes.
Help Information Technology leadership monitor activities for compliance with Cobb EMC cybersecurity policies.

Lead, Collaborate, and Share Your Expertise

Coordinate the planning, design, and execution of network projects.
Assist with security assessments and audits.
Provide hands-on technical training to peer teams.
Actively participate on the Security Operations Team.
Contribute to the Security Education, Training, and Awareness Team.
Serve as an active member of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team.
Recommend relevant off-site technical training opportunities

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology Security or other highly technical field.

Eight plus years of experience in Information Technology with six years of experience in Network Infrastructure and Security. Job responsibilities also require that the Security Engineer III be proficient in the installation and maintenance of Firewall’s. Remote Access systems, and Network Access Control systems.

Additional items of knowledge and experience needed include:

Network Security Monitoring systems
Network Authentication systems
Network Security assessments
Linux administration
Microsoft domain services
Cybersecurity programs

SKILLS:

Knowledge of data loss prevention

Knowledge of hacking techniques

Knowledge of vulnerability management programs

Knowledge of virtual environments

Knowledge of scripting languages

Knowledge of project management concepts

Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills

Must be able to demonstrate creativity and out-of-box thinking in analyzing and delivering solutions.

Must be a self-starter able to work without close supervision and to think independently.

Excellent organizational, verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to appropriately handle confidential information

Ability to work off hours/shifts as needed/required

PREFERRED:

Previous utility experience

Experience with Network Performance Monitor/Network Detection and Response platforms, Multifactor authentication systems, Routing/Switching, Firewalls and Security Policy, network access control systems,

SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and Google SecOps.

CORE Values:

Put People First

Care, listen and connect. Think team, not self. Respect and value differences.

Stay Safe

No shortcuts. See the big picture, no tunnel vision. Look out for each other

Innovate

Embrace change. Think big and bold. Be part of the solution.

Own It

Own your attitude, actions and words. Find a way. No BCD. Never stop learning.

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