Sr Engineer, Cybersecurity

Summary

Spire is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer, Sr. This position will be responsible for protecting the confidentiality and integrity of customer, employee and business information in compliance with organization policies and standards while participating directly in the planning, development, implementation and expansion of security technologies throughout the company. The selected candidate must effectively drive IT security actions with the team across the organization, perform cyber security threat impact assessments and prepare assessment reports, and analyze cybersecurity discovery information;

to include determining requirements and remediations while coordinating with various vendors and business stakeholders.

• Participate in regular status meetings.
• Ensure events are properly documented for network security and cybersecurity stakeholders; responsible for providing analysis and documentation of IT risk processes.
• Conduct pre-production testing and reviews of proposed security changes; oversee identification and reporting of potential impacts of problems.
• Conduct testing and reviews of security changes to ensure compliance with IT security controls; work with vendors to perform assessments, understand security functionality and implementation; stay current on common and emerging security standards and frameworks.
• Apply advanced security knowledge working in the following areas: CISCO ASA Firewall/Palo Alto Firewalls, Windows/Linux/Oracle OS security best practices.
• SIEM, O365 Suite, antivirus tools, email security, scripting skills, 3rd‑party vendor assessments, monitoring, incident response, threat intelligence, pen testing, vulnerability assessments, technology evaluation.
• All other duties as assigned or requested.
• Demonstrate and master the core and job category competencies.
• Lead by example in support of the company’s essential characteristics and values.
• Work under pressure, respond to incidents, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to establish rapport with a diverse array of people.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, and/or equivalent experience in Information Systems.
• Certificates, licenses, registrations:
  Security+, CISSP, CCNA or equivalent certification/degree.

• Experience with SIEM tools, O365 security, endpoint protection, and email security control (required).
• Five years of experience in the cybersecurity function (required).
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS) and enterprise security architecture.
• Strong analytical capabilities, demonstrated knowledge and understanding of security technologies.
• Solid understanding of security best practices.
• General understanding of Information Technology, such as TCP/IP fundamentals, Web protocols (HTTPS), modifying system parameters, understanding network security, risk and threat prevention.
• Strong expertise in network and system security (enterprise firewall platforms and enterprise operating systems).
• Solid understanding of vulnerability management, penetration testing, threat intelligence, and incident response.
• Proven ability to analyze cyber risks, conduct impact assessments, and produce clear documentation/reporting.
• Skill in evaluating, testing, and implementing security technologies and controls.
• Proficiency in scripting (Power Shell, Python, Bash) for automation and security operations.
• Experience performing third‑party/vendor security assessments and coordinating remediation efforts.
• Ability to lead cybersecurity initiatives and drive cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

The above posting description is intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,…