Cybersecurity Engineer I​/II; Vulnerability & Patch Management); Remote

Cybersecurity Engineer I/II (Vulnerability & Patch Management) (Remote - US)

be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence

we are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. as a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

bnsf | tech: innovating and transforming the future of freight rail

bnsf | tech is the technology division making BNSF the preeminent freight and mobility company in north america.

are you ready to drive change?

if you are passionate about making a difference and eager to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we want you on our team! join us in reshaping the future of freight rail and discover a fulfilling career where your contributions matter.

we are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!

learn more about BNSF and our Benefits

Job Location:

Remote US

Anticipated

Start Date:

10/01/2026

The US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below:

Salary Range: $93,750 - $175,000

L3: $93,750 - $125,000

L4: $123,750 - $175,000

The range represents the amount bnsf | tech reasonably expects to pay for the position based on the level, scope, and responsibilities of the role. Individual compensation and level of position offered is determined by the hiring location and additional factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or  addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, BNSF offers a comprehensive benefits package.

This is a full-time remote position. Employees may work from anywhere within the contiguous 48 states of the United States

Travel is up to 20% Employees will be required to occasionally travel to our corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, TX for in person meetings. Travel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSF

This position is open to candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States. We are also open to sponsoring H-1B transfers, TN nonimmigrant status, and STEM OPT candidates with at least 2 years of remaining eligibility.

cybersecurity: protect the company, our customers and employees against cyber threats and innovate engineering solutions for a more resilient rail network.

We are looking for a curious, motivated, and coachable junior cybersecurity professional to join our Vulnerability & Patch Management team. You don't need to know everything, but you do need a solid foundation, a willingness to learn, and the drive to grow. You will work alongside experienced engineers who will mentor you as you help protect one of the nation's most critical infrastructure networks.

Key responsibilities may include:

Vulnerability Management

Run vulnerability scans using tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or similar platforms under the guidance of senior engineers

Track, triage, and document vulnerabilities across enterprise systems, cloud environments, and applications

Support risk prioritization efforts by researching CVEs and understanding their potential impact

Learn to generate vulnerability reports and metrics for team review

Patch Management

Coordinate and track patch deployment across servers, endpoints, and network devices

Monitor patch status dashboards and help follow up on outstanding or failed patch cycles

Support testing of patches in non-production environments before broader rollout

Maintain patch schedules and documentation in collaboration with IT and Dev Ops teams

Security Operations Support

Contribute to maintaining runbooks…