Security Engineer

Job Title: Security Engineer 

Who We Are: USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team. 

The Job Details:

We are seeking a skilled Security Engineer to join our team and help protect our organization's systems, networks, and data from security threats. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing security systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and responding to incidents to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Engineering & Architecture

• Design, implement, and maintain new and existing security solutions to protect company systems and networks.
• Collaborate with teams across the company to integrate security into system architectures.
• Manage and configure current security stack including SIEM, PAM, EDR and Identity Management systems.
• Conduct security assessments of new technologies and recommend secure configurations.

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Monitor security events and respond to incidents in a timely manner.
• Investigate and report on security breaches and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Conduct root cause analysis and forensic investigations to prevent future incidents.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC 2).
• Conduct security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Work with legal and compliance teams to address regulatory security requirements.

Threat Intelligence & Security Awareness

• Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies.
• Provide training and awareness programs for employees on cybersecurity best practices.
• Conduct phishing simulations and social engineering tests to measure awareness.
• Analyze threat intelligence reports to proactively strengthen security defenses.

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Manage user access controls and authentication mechanisms (e.g., MFA, SSO).
• Ensure proper role-based access control (RBAC) implementation across systems.
• Conduct regular access reviews and audits to prevent privilege misuse.
• Monitor and respond to unauthorized access attempts and anomalies.

Cloud & Application Security

• Secure cloud environments and ensure adherence to cloud security best practices.
• Work with developers to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Perform application security testing, including static and dynamic code analysis.
• Review and implement secure configurations for cloud services and containerized applications.

The Job Specifics: 

• Location, Department and Work Hours: Camden, Information Security/IT
• Reports To: Sr. Manager Security and Governance
• Travel Amount: May vary
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Exempt
• Salaried, Bi-Weekly Paid
• Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year.

What We Are Looking For:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or equivalent work experience.
• Professional Security certification such as CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, etc.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on security tooling and design.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, e.g. Azure or Oracle Cloud.
• Proficiency in security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, Encryption, Privileged Access Management.
• Experience implementing Phishing Campaigns and Cyber Training.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust security models and advanced security solutions (e.g. segmentation, Identity Federation, Conditional Access, etc.).
• Experience with administration processes in both Windows and Linux space.
• Ability to communicate and present security concepts to a wide range of audiences.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation processes (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The physical demands described below are representative of those required of an individual performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.

• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies.
• A starter that can work independently and coordinate with others.
• Always follow safety procedures.
• Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines.

The Standard Details: 

• Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.
• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Participate in Safety and Educational Training.

What’s In It for You:

A great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered:  401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year; If elected, Blue Cross Blue Shield after 30 days of service; Company Life Insurance; and a bunch of other great perks.

Things We Need to Mention:

• The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.
• Job functions may vary based on area of operation.  The job description is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Other Benefits Include: 

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Legal Insurance, Pet Discount, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care + Permanent Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Supplemental Disability Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Spouse Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance, Loan Solution, Health Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Telemedicine, Virtual Primary Care, Prescription Savings Plan, Prescription Specialty Copay Assistance Program, Weight Management Program, Chronic Condition Management, Care Navigator Program, 24/7 Nurse Line, Expert Medical Opinion, Precious Additions Maternity Program, Health Advocacy, Employee Assistance Program, Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Digital Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health Platforms, Auto and home discount program, Secure Travel Protection, Discount Programs, 401(k) plan, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, Referral program & Commuter Benefit (NJ ONLY).