Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Cybersecurity Engineer 5 to join our team in your choice of our Mossville, IL or East Peoria, IL office locations! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk!

This role supports Technology’s cybersecurity efforts for Minestar mining solutions, focusing on securing connected mining assets, embedded systems, and onboard/offboard software . The position drives compliance with emerging regulations such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act, including upcoming vulnerability‑disclosure requirements, and leads vulnerability management across mining technologies. Responsibilities include r eviewing security technologies, consolidating STAR threat data into Power BI dashboards, and ensuring risks are tracked and addressed. The role requires strong experience in connected asset and application security, embedded system security, SDLC and CI/CD security practices, ISO 27001 alignment, and collaboration with development teams to ensure secure, compliant solutions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Partner closely with DT&D business stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of business strategies, priorities, and challenges.
• Provide cybersecurity leadership and subject matter expertise to define, prioritize, and execute initiatives that deliver cyber-safe solutions while enabling business objectives.
• Evaluate technical solutions and recommend process and architectural improvements aligned with Secure SDLC, DevSecOps best practices, and company Information Security Directives.
• Support solution architecture development and documentation, including performing architecture and security design reviews.
• Provide technical and process expertise related to cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) activities.
• Lead the remediation of known vulnerabilities and develop sustainable, scalable vulnerability management strategies.
• Identify, track, and report key cybersecurity metrics and risk indicators to business unit stakeholders.
• Develop, document, and own strategies to address critical cybersecurity risk areas.
• Maintain current knowledge of security procedures, directives, and technology controls, including secure application architecture, threat modeling, penetration testing, data classification, and data handling.
• Participate in cross-functional working groups and provide guidance to solution development teams on secure architecture, design, and industry best practices.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, solution development, or engineering roles.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Demonstrated experience with industry security standards and frameworks, including:
• EU-CRA
• ISO 27001
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• NIST 800-82
• ISA/IEC 62443
• OWASP
• Broad knowledge of information security principles, processes, and technologies, including:
• Power BI and security metrics reporting
• Application architecture and DevOps tooling
• Connected asset and IoT security
• Cloud platform service development and deployment
• Integration and automation of security within SDLC and CI/CD pipelines
• Threat modeling and risk analysis
• Vulnerability assessment, prioritization, and remediation
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) standards and best practices
• Defense-in-depth security strategies
• Embedded systems security
• On-premises and cloud networking concepts
• API and web services security

Top Candidates Will Have:
• Professional information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, GICSP, GPEN, GWEB).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical security concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly changing environment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams to drive process review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated project management and change management capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to develop meaningful metrics, perform critical analysis, and deliver executive-level decision support materials.

SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Effectiveness Measurement: Ability to apply measurement techniques to assess work quality and productivity for continuous improvement.
• Planning (Tactical & Strategic): Ability to contribute to short-term, mid-term, and long-term planning aligned with organizational objectives.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Consulting: Ability to provide trusted technical and business guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate complex situations and make sound, data-driven decisions.
• Technical Excellence: Demonstrated depth of technical expertise and ability to deliver solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Information Security Administration: Ability to develop, implement, and enforce information security policies, standards, and procedures to protect organizational assets.

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid Holidays

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