Security Engineering Specialist

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Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. 
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Universal Logistics Holdings is a full-service provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions.   As part of the global supply chain, our network is routinely targeted by malicious entities. Being able to protect critical customer operations is key to our continued success. To support our cyber security efforts, we are seeking a Security Engineering Specialist specializing in Response Automation to join our Security Operations Center (SOC). This role emphasizes the development, optimization, and execution of automated response playbooks using modern SIEM and XDR technologies. Additionally, you will be expected to focus on the engineering, configuration management and optimization of various security platforms and technologies used at ULH. You will be part of a small team of very dedicated professionals who all perform multiple functions and operate in concert with each other.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor alerts from various sources including XDR, EDR, SIEM, and E-mail protection alerts.
• Implement and maintain automated response workflows using various security platforms.
• Conduct investigations using available tools to validate and understand threats.
• Summarize findings and hand off cases for further investigation or resolution.
• Proactively search for anomalies in network and endpoint activity that may indicate compromise.
• Correlate threat intelligence with internal telemetry to identify and suppress false positives.
• Review and update automation scripts and detection logic in SIEM/XDR platforms.
• Collaborate with other shifts to ensure continuity and documentation of automated responses.
• Maintain alignment with cybersecurity best practices in response automation.
• Assist in tuning rules and policies to reduce alert fatigue and improve signal fidelity.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Enterprise Security Experience: 2+ years of experience in a security related role.
• Proficient in scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to customize automation workflows.
• Comfortable with Windows, Linux, and Unix operating systems.
• Hands-on experience in SIEM/XDR technologies and security telemetry correlation.
• Strong understanding of network concepts, IDS/IPS, VPN, NAC, and segmentation strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced incident response environment where time directly impacts customer operations and profits.

​Education & Certification

• Preference for a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity or equivalent experience.
• Industry certifications such as GIAC GMON, GCIA, GCIH, or Cisco Security Specialist are a plus.

We Offer

• Major medical, vision, and dental benefits, FSA, HSA, 401k, life insurance, long term disability

• Paid vacation

• Full time- Monday-Friday

• Fully Onsite- Warren, MI