Cyber Security Engineer

Position: Cyber Security Engineer I

Cypress Waters
TAMKO Cypress Waters Office
2999 Olympus Blvd
Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75019, USA

The Cybersecurity Engineer I is a hands‑on role that provides critical support to TAMKO's integrated IT and Operational Technology (OT) security operations. This position offers direct exposure to modern security tools, incident response procedures, and vulnerability management across both IT and industrial systems. Working in close collaboration with senior cybersecurity engineers and cross‑functional teams, the successful candidate will develop practical expertise in security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response while contributing meaningfully to TAMKO's evolving security posture.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking to build a foundation in security operations and establish themselves as technical problem‑solvers in a dynamic, mission‑critical environment.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Security Monitoring & Threat Detection

• Monitor IT and OT environments using SIEM tools and dashboards to identify, investigate, and escalate security incidents, anomalies, and vulnerabilities in real time
• Maintain situational awareness through continuous event analysis and reporting, providing timely summaries and insights to support proactive threat detection and response
• Support incident detection, triage, containment, and investigation activities, collecting evidence and documenting findings in alignment with established response playbooks
• Contribute to post‑incident reviews and recommend improvements to strengthen prevention, detection, and response processes

Vulnerability Management & Remediation

• Perform scheduled and ad‑hoc vulnerability assessments across IT and OT systems, supporting prioritization, remediation planning, and patch validation
• Track remediation progress, verify system hardening, and maintain metrics to ensure timely risk reduction

Security Tool Configuration & Maintenance

• Configure, update, and maintain security tools and agents across IT and OT environments, ensuring reliable deployment and integration
• Troubleshoot tool performance issues, escalate complex problems, and maintain clear documentation of configurations and operational procedures

OT Security Operations

• Apply OT/ICS security principles to monitor and protect industrial control systems, supporting threat identification across IT and OT environments
• Collaborate with OT and engineering teams to assess security gaps, recommend mitigations, and participate in risk assessments for critical systems
• Develop and maintain OT security documentation, including playbooks, runbooks, architectures, and incident response records
• Support compliance efforts by preparing evidence and documentation for audits and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with IT, OT, and business teams to integrate security into operational processes
• Communicate security findings to technical and non‑technical stakeholders in clear, actionable terms
• Participate in security training initiatives and knowledge‑sharing sessions
• Contribute to vendor evaluations, security tool assessments, and technology recommendations
• Stay current with security trends, emerging threats, and new attack vectors through training and research
• Participate in security labs, tabletop exercises, and hands‑on training opportunities
• Mentor and seek mentorship from senior team members to accelerate skill development

Required Qualifications Education or Work Background

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or related field; or
• 3 or more years of practical cybersecurity experience in a production environment, demonstrating applied knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals through real-world projects, operations, or equivalent hands‑on work

Experience

• 1–3 years of hands‑on experience in IT or OT environments, with exposure to security…