Staff Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Description

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer with experience in SOC operations in a federal contractor environment. This role is hands-on and you will serve as a lead as well as a threat analyst maintaining risk posture across information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) domains.

The Role

• Identify and analyze threats across the enterprise

• Tune SIEM detections and develop correlation searches, Network Intrusion Detection rules, and firewall logic.

• Be the technical escalation backstop for complex cybersecurity incidents.

• As directed by leadership, implement STIGs and other security baselines to corporate systems, architecture, and applications.

• Conduct post-incident reviews to identify architectural gaps and define security enhancements.

• Provide proactive threat research and regularly report on Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence.

• In association with the ISSM, develop, maintain, and test an Incident Response Plan and playbooks.

• In association with the ISSM, conduct regular security assessments and define remediation strategies to address control deficiencies.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.

• BS in Cybersecurity or related technical field with 3+ years of relevant industry experience (5+ years' experience in lieu of degree).

• Expertise in Cybersecurity Analytics.

• Professional experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar environment offering cybersecurity services.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot security issues and provide user support.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, including weekends and overnight as needed.

• At least one DoD baseline security certification, such as CISSP, Sec+, A+Sec, OR the ability to rapidly receive such certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or OSCP.

• Project management experience with the capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.

• Professional technical leadership in a security operations center (SOC) or similar cybersecurity service.

Work Environment

• Onsite

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S05 - S06 as evaluated through our interview process.

• Senior / S05: $157,371 - $204,582 + Equity

• Staff / S06: $181,800 - $236,340 + Equity

Pay Range
$157,371-$236,340 USD

What We Offer:

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.

• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO