Cyber Security Engineer I

Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA Full-time Immediate Start

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution, and they are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer I. This entry-level role is responsible for protecting the network and systems from cyber-attacks while supporting cybersecurity solutions and ensuring compliance with security policies.


Responsibilities

  • Assist and support cybersecurity solutions for organizational systems and products that comply with all applicable security policies and standards
  • Work with IT and internal and external business partners to ensure that security is factored into the evaluation, selection, installation, and configuration process of hardware and software
  • Analyze and make recommendations to improve network, system, and application architectures
  • Examine network, server, and application logs to identify trends and security incidents
  • Assist in reviewing and updating cybersecurity policies, architectures, and standards
  • Assist in responding to audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments
  • Investigate new technologies to determine their usefulness and make recommendations accordingly
  • Assist with legal investigations and compliance reporting
  • Review with 3rd party vendor solutions for risks and reporting
  • Assist with cybersecurity-related training and testing
  • Ability to multitask and adapt to a high-paced IT environment
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Skills

  • A High School Diploma or GED is required
  • An associate's degree in computer science, cyber defense/security, information technology, or a related field, along with a minimum of 1 year of experience in cybersecurity, desktop support, or networking; 3 years of relevant IT experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree
  • Experience in troubleshooting IT solutions is preferred
  • Cybersecurity, IT Security or similar certifications (Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft, ISC2), or progress toward obtaining them, is preferred
  • Experience with or coursework in computer programming or scripting (Python, PowerShell, or similar) is preferred
  • Experience working in team-based, collaborative environments
  • Customer service experience is preferred

Benefits

  • Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(K) + company match
  • 10 Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional training
  • Tuition assistance
  • Educational programs

Company Overview

  • We believe baking is about more than ingredients. It was founded in 1920, and is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.dawnfoods.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Dawn Foods Global has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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