Cyber Security Engineer

Location: South Bend, IN
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $110,000 - $115,000

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on IT Help Desk & Cybersecurity Compliance Manager to support day-to-day IT operations across multiple company locations while assisting with cybersecurity and CMMC Level 2 compliance efforts.

This role is primarily help desk–focused and serves as the main point of contact for employee IT support, new-hire technology setup, system access, and ongoing maintenance. Additionally, this position supports cybersecurity documentation, user compliance, and coordination with external IT providers to ensure alignment with CMMC Level 2 and government contract requirements.

The ideal candidate enjoys helping people, troubleshooting technology, staying organized, and contributing to a secure IT environment within a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Support CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 compliance efforts

• Assist in maintaining:

  • System Security Plan (SSP)

  • POA&M documentation

  • Evidence and compliance repositories

• Enforce security best practices related to:

  • Access control

  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

  • Endpoint security

• Support employee cybersecurity training and annual compliance acknowledgments

• Coordinate with vendors on cybersecurity tools (EDR, patching systems, logging solutions, etc.)

IT Vendor & Systems Coordination

• Act as internal liaison with outsourced IT providers and managed service providers (MSPs)

• Escalate complex issues and track resolution through completion

• Ensure IT and cybersecurity controls are implemented consistently across all sites

• Support audits, assessments, and documentation requests

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain organized IT and cybersecurity documentation

• Assist with policy updates related to:

  • Acceptable use

  • Access management

  • Data protection

• Ensure IT processes align with company security and compliance standards

Qualifications

• Experience supporting cybersecurity frameworks (CMMC, NIST 800-171 preferred)

• Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows environments, networking, and end-user systems

• Experience coordinating with third-party IT vendors or MSPs

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
  
  
• 5+ years of experience in IT support, help desk, or systems administration (nice to have)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing or multi-site environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in government contracting or regulated industries

• Familiarity with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools

• Experience supporting compliance documentation and audit preparation

• Security+ or similar cybersecurity certification (preferred)
  
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