IT Security Engineer

Job Title: IT Security EngineerLocation: Tempe, AZDivision: OperationsDepartment: Safety & ComplianceAbout UsQuantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company's portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.Position DescriptionQCi is seeking an experienced security engineer to design, implement, configure and monitor security tools, technologies and services that protect systems and data from unauthorized access. The security engineer will architect, build, manage and maintain mechanisms to identify, detect and protect the IT infrastructure from attacker tactics, techniques and procedures and investigate alerts to ensure the organization's systems and information assets are protected. The person in this role will work closely with key stakeholders across the company to ensure on-time delivery of all components.Duties / Responsibilities● Design and implement security systems – Build secure architectures, networks and applications to protect organizational assets.● Monitor and respond to threats – Continuously watch for suspicious activity and respond to incidents in real time.● Conduct vulnerability assessments – Identify weaknesses through scans, penetration testing, and risk analysis including mitigation support● Develop security policies and procedures – Establish best practices, standards, and compliance guidelines.● Manage access controls and identity systems – Ensure proper authentication, authorization, and least-privilege access.● Collaborate with development and IT teams – Integrate security into software development (DevSecOps) and infrastructure.● Stay updated on emerging threats – Research new attack methods, tools, and technologies to proactively defend systems● Align Security Controls with Compliance Requirements– Implement security controls to support regulatory compliance frameworks (CMMC, SOC, ISO 27001, etc.)Required Skills and Experience● 3+ years of experience as a Security Engineer● In-depth knowledge and hands on experience with securing IT Infrastructures● Experience working with multiple security frameworks such as NIST, SOC, & ISO27001.● Proficiency designing, implementing and monitoring secure tools● Experience with remediating threats and vulnerabilities, RCA and reporting● Advanced knowledge of network, system, and web application attacks and mitigations.● Deep understanding of adversary techniques and the signals they generate● Expertise in tools and techniques for analyzing large sets of data● Strong verbal and written communication skills● Experience developing software automation solutions● Identity Management Software● Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) SoftwarePreferred Qualifications● 5+ years of experience as security engineer● In depth knowledge of NIST 800-171 security controls and associated processes,architectures and tooling support.● In depth experience with architecting secure solutions● Proven experience with leading security incident response exercisesIncumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.