Systems Engineer I - Cybersecurity Analyst

Salary Range: $39.35 - $49.20 per hour

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Position Summary

This position is responsible within the Enterprise Cybersecurity function for the:

• Baseline support and enhancement; including monitoring, maintenance, support, improvement and integration of assigned enterprise cybersecurity and infrastructure-based products (Infrastructure Functions) in the Foster Farms computing environment.
• Solution recommendation and implementation of new vendor-supplied and/or in-house developed security solutions (Infrastructure Solutions) within assigned Infrastructure Functions.
• The Cybersecurity Analyst (CA) will work closely with IT staff to provide effective and efficient business solutions in the assigned Infrastructure Functions. This position will monitor and analyze assigned Infrastructure Solutions to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the Foster Farms Infrastructure environment. This requires a limited degree of creativity and latitude.
• The CA may also play a role in enforcing standards relating to the use of assigned Infrastructure Functions.

PROBLEM ANALYSIS/RESOLUTION:

• This position has apprentice level authority, without approval, to take the necessary steps to resolve system outages within the assigned Infrastructure Functions environment(s) in a timely fashion. This could include arranging support from vendors, working in conjunction with other IT staff or escalating to IT management as appropriate. Ensure assigned Infrastructure Functions are efficient, effective, and secure. For assigned functions and solutions this position will be responsible for monitoring and tracking the utilization/growth of production/test environments and ensuring appropriate controls/ security is in effect to protect Foster Farms from adverse situations or catastrophe (ensure established system backup/recovery and disaster recovery systems are in place and functioning properly). This role will also document and share system fixes with fellow support staff.

TECHNICAL TASKS:

• The CA will, with little direction, analyze and resolve low to medium impact problems and issues which occur in assigned Infrastructure Solutions. In addition, the CA will create instructions regarding how to perform aspects of the job. The CA will develop and maintain a primary understanding of the design and program functions included in systems configurations while continuing to develop a broader and deeper understanding of such. Maintain/enhance Service Level Agreements (SLA's) for assigned Infrastructure Functions. Monitor all systems/solutions for compliance with these SLA's. Monitor compliance with established policies and procedures.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Performs the technical activities associated with low to moderately complex initiatives, as directed. Ensures detailed task plans are consistently utilized, in conjunction with the Foster Farms Systems Development Methodology, for all assigned projects to insure their accurate and timely completion. Routinely communicates status of activities to project managers and IT management.

INTERACTION /COMMUNICATION:

• The CA will effectively communicate technical information with IT management and staff. This role also will develop strong working relationships with peers, vendors, and IT staff through interpersonal communication.

LEADERSHIP:

• Present a positive, optimistic, and upbeat image working to build up the IT Team in support of the overall Foster Farms Team. Consistently have the company's best interest as the primary objective. Inspire respect and trust while building and maintaining partnership relationships with other members of the IT Team and business. The CA will assist in developing skills of less experience IT Staff through effective technical discussions.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Works with IT staff peers and occasionally with internal users to provide technical support. May be involved in interactions with external IT suppliers, IT professional organizations and peers in other organizations. Develops productive working relationships with customers and peers.
• This position requires consistent demonstration of all IT values as defined by IT Management: Leadership, Communications, Integrity, Teamwork, Caring and Professionalism, and a Make IT Happen Attitude.

Additional functions:

• As assigned by the IT Infrastructure Manager

requirements:

• A combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Understanding of Windows/Linux and infrastructure technologies and concepts
• Basic understanding of security technologies such as: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, AV/EDR
• Basic understanding of security concepts including Least privilege, Defense in Depth, CIA, Data Protection and Zero Trust.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts and terminology.
• Must be goal and results oriented with strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers, engineers, and other analysts
• Must be willing and able to constantly learn and improve skills
• Must possess solid decision making and critical thinking skills with the capability to envision creative solutions to up to low to moderately complex business/infrastructure process/system issues.
• Ability to travel on occasion and work from home for on-call services
• Good interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively with management, staff, and team members, both written and verbal.
• Ability to see IT as business-driven, rather than technology-driven
• Ability to travel and work from home to provide 24 x 7 support during scheduled on-call periods
• Strong service orientation with a desire to help others

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• BS or MA in Computer/Management Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• IT experience working in a manufacturing organization for a $1+ billion organization.
• Experience in Infrastructure Services
• Experience working within a Security Operations Center
• Exposure to scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python
• Experience with virtualization technologies
• Industry certification(s) Security+ and Network+ or equivalent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to obtain a CA driver's license.
• Must be able to travel overnight on rare occasion.
• Must be able to have consistent attendance in assigned office.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to drive to various company and vendor locations.
• Must be able to work on the computer for long periods of time
• Must be able to deal with periodic high stress situations.
• Must be able to stay calm and focused when dealing with difficult personnel issues.

ADDITIONAL PERTINENT FACTS:

• The CA will work closely with more senior systems engineers to gain experience and exposure in systems architecture.
• Technical learning opportunities will be assessed and provided as identified and applicable to job responsibilities.
• Knowledge of multiple business applications, their functioning and inter-relationships.

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.