Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer

NexusTek is anchored by a long-established core business that delivers unparalleled managed IT services to a wide range of clients. We are embarking on a new chapter, expanding our offerings with three strategic initiatives: Professional and managed services for hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, generative AI and data. Our ambition is to cultivate a premier service organization recognized nationally for its leadership in these areas. 

Our mission is to take away technology headaches allowing our clients to focus on their core business.  

NexusTek’s 375 employees span 43 states to service our growing client base. We have physical offices in Denver, CO, Irvine, CA, Nw York, NY, and Monroe, CT.   

Working Hours 

Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm local hours  

Occasional evening and weekend work is required as needed 

Location 

Remote – USA 

Why this job is exciting:   

This is a fast-paced, dynamic IT pre-sales position. The Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer performs a key role in developing technical solutions for NexusTek’s clients, engaging them in the process to understand their technological needs and enhancing their technology efficiencies.    

Who you are   

A proactive and strategic individual, who will use critical thinking to align cybersecurity technology with business strategy and operational processes for our clients.  

You know how to: 

• Communicate your deep understanding of the Company’s cybersecurity solutions and services portfolio to best address the client’s needs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, SIEM, and cloud security.
• Work closely with clients to understand their unique security challenges and develop solutions that meet their business objectives.
• Conduct security assessments and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate and integrate cybersecurity products and solutions for clients from our preferred vendors.
• Assess technical environments with a focus on identifying vulnerabilities and make security-centric recommendations to current and prospective clients.
• Partner with the Client Executives, Account Managers, and Sales Operations teams to deliver excellent cybersecurity services to current and prospective clients.
• Maintain accountability for the analysis, preparation, and delivery of security-focused Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) for each client in your assigned portfolio.
• Create technical plans and budgets that map to the client or prospective clients’ business goals, emphasizing cybersecurity requirements.
• Educate internal and external customers on cybersecurity best practices and solution capabilities.
• Participate with the sales team on early-stage prospect interactions to identify and address cybersecurity needs.
• Consult with technical and business partners, particularly in the area of cybersecurity.
• Ensure ongoing satisfaction with and eventual realization of cybersecurity solutions and products that were articulated during the sales and onboarding process.
• Work cross-functionally with internal and external customers to define cybersecurity deliverables.
• Serve as a consulting resource to support client-hosted cybersecurity installations and implementations.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve security operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality service. Demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Initiate and prepare accurate documentation, reports, schedules, time and expense tracking, and spreadsheets as directed or required by client needs, departmental procedures, and Company policy.

You have skills in the following technologies: 

• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, SIEM, DLP, and cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Experience with security compliance frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA)
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools for security operations (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• Microsoft-based servers and workstations with a focus on securing these environments
• Active Directory and related security practices, including Group Policy and Identity Management
• MS Office 365, with a focus on security configurations and compliance
• Network firewalls, managed switches, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
• Security practices for SAN Administration
• Secure switching and routing practices
• Backup and disaster recovery solutions, emphasizing data protection and ransomware prevention
• Cloud-based technologies, including cloud security practices and controls
• Virtualization technologies, with a focus on secure virtual environments

Cybersecurity certifications are highly preferred, including but not limited to: 

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Additional certifications in related areas such as networking, cloud security, and compliance (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional) are also advantageous

Must maintain current certifications and commit to ongoing professional development in hybrid cloud technologies and related fields. 

Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time position located in the United States and performed remotely with minimal travel.  

Estimated Starting Salary/Wage Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually, less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a semi-monthly basis (The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure [for existing employees] skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.  Note that the majority of individuals in the position will fall in the low to mid-level of this scale; the upper end of this pay scale is offered only in exceptional circumstances and/or for unusually qualified candidates.)   

In additional to the base salary this position offers sales incentives as On Target Earnings or OTE (OTE = base salary + sales incentives/commissions) 

The expected OTE for this role is $135,000.00 - $165,000.00

In addition to legally-required benefits, NexusTek offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes the following: 

• Four weeks of annual accrued PTO
• Seven paid national holidays
• Medical, dental, vision options
• Company-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits such as critical illness and accident
• Voluntary Legal Shield and identity theft protection
• Discretionary annual 401k match plan
• Generous employee referral bonus plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to over 90,000+ courses in ADP My Learning 
• StandOut employee engagement tools
• Eligible to apply for a Pluralsight license
• Eligible to apply for NexusTek Technical Academy or Leadership Academy 

We’re happy to provide our comprehensive benefits guide. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.  

Interview Process 

Typical interview process for this role:   

Application Stage - Thanks for showing interest! 

• Submit your application
• Complete the Culture Index Survey offered in the application steps (link to survey also provided below)
  • Culture Index is offered in 30 languages - request in your native language!
  • Culture Index Link:  https://surveys.cultureindex.com/s/UFfhWqnV5S/71403

Screening Stage - Let's get to know each other! 

• Our recruiters carefully consider each application. If you are selected to move forward, we will contact you for the introductory screening
• 20 min Recruiter screening to introduce you to NexusTek and get to know what motivates you 

Interview Stage – We’ll dive into your experience more in depth 

• One hour soft skill and technical interview with the hiring manager
• One hour follow up interview with a peer member of the team
• 30 minute follow up interview with Director, VP, or SLT

NexusTek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws   

NexusTek participates in E-Verify for all US Employees   

Please be aware of potential recruitment fraud and fake social media pages. NexusTek will never ask you to pay a fee as part of the interview process. Additionally, we will not ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an employment offer and completed virtual onboarding training and paperwork provided by our HR team.    

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