BNSF Railway

Cybersecurity Engineer I/II (Remote - US)

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11 days ago
Remote, United StatesEntry Level / Mid Level

Base Salary

$94k - $175k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain security controls across network, infrastructure, data, and application layers.
  • Create and support security policies, standards, data protection strategies, and compliance documentation.
  • Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments and help remediate identified risks.
  • Develop automation tooling for threat detection, response, and reporting.
  • Embed security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments in collaboration with DevOps and IT teams.
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents with SOC and incident response teams.
  • Participate in red/blue team exercises, threat modeling, and evaluation of emerging threats.
  • Develop security operations playbooks, runbooks, and procedures.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or related roles.
  • Current authorization to work in the United States.
  • Proficiency in Python or Java for automation, scripting, and tool development.
  • Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, and Nmap.
  • Understanding of network security protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, Zero Trust Networking, data security, encryption, DLP, and access controls.
  • Experience securing web and mobile applications, APIs, microservices, containerized deployments, and cloud or hybrid infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of SOC workflows, SIEM platforms, and incident response.
  • A bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred.
  • OSCP, CEH, CISSP, or GIAC certifications are preferred.
  • Experience with SASE and ZTNA, plus strong analytical, communication, documentation, and collaboration skills, is preferred.

Benefits

  • Full-time remote work from anywhere in the contiguous 48 United States, with up to 20% travel and occasional meetings at the Fort Worth, Texas headquarters; business travel expenses are covered.
  • Base salary range of $93,750–$175,000 plus bonus eligibility.
  • 401(k), Railroad Retirement program, health care options, HSA with employer contributions, life and disability insurance, and family benefits.
  • Parental, pediatric, family-building, adoption, surrogacy, and dependent-care support.
  • Travel, gym, counseling, and wellness discounts, plus generous leave policies.
  • Pre-employment background verification, medical review, and drug screening are required.
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