Our National IT Services department supports every part of our organization – from Finance and Project Management to Logistics, Operations, Warehouse and more. Our team of IT managers, analysts, specialists and service desk technicians drive innovation and lend their expertise to our people across the entire company, building careers that are both challenging and rewarding.

As a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, you will serve as an expert as part of an established team of professionals supporting our business. You will have the opportunity to engage and overcome new challenges on a regular basis, in a team oriented and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with penetration testing, forensics and security monitoring tools such as; Linux security tools, Forensics, Shodan, SIEM, etc. Candidates must be able to use security assessment methodologies and demonstrate superior business acumen, written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate must have working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, ISO27001/2, and other security frameworks. Additionally, the ideal candidate must be detailed oriented, experienced in identifying vulnerabilities, exposures, and implement remediation actions accordingly. ALDI is looking for someone who works well in a team setting and brings a positive energy. ALDI encourages employee growth and development, as this is a key component to our working culture. Come grow your career with us.

Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Aurora, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Participates in the evaluation and recommendation of technology solutions.
• Proactively identify cyber threats, threat vectors, threat actors, threat trends, and provide business risk-based recommendations.
• Conduct research and analysis of adversarial Tools, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Development and maintenance of advanced automated alerts and playbooks which correlate indicators of compromise.
• Development and maintenance of key metrics related to threats and risks.
• Mentor and train team members on efficient and advanced threat analysis, threat hunting and IR techniques.
• Perform investigations and forensic analysis to identify security anomalies.
• Identifies and recommends changes to related software and hardware to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides input to their direct leader concerning personnel hiring and performance.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Manages projects of a lesser scope.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of business processes; identifies and recommends changes to related software and hardware to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assists in communicating and modeling the overarching company strategy and core values of the organization to create a proper work environment and sense of teamwork among employees.
• Adheres to and assists their direct leader in ensuring compliance standards, policies, and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job, including all project management related responsibilities.
• Prepares user documentation, bulletins and corresponding program updates for distribution to all relevant users.
• Ensures national programs meet requirements for security and integrity of information.
• Coordinates with national and international project delivery including documentation, testing, training, deployment and maintenance of new or existing software/hardware solutions.
• Supports the overall Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) service management processes for software and hardware solutions.
• Complies with regulations and ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies for accessing sensitive information, personal information and confidential information.
• Maintains, manages and understands user requirements and issues, participates in project or committee meetings as required, reports on project health on international and national projects of lesser scope.
• Acts as a knowledge source and mentor for team members.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Advance knowledge and experience in the application of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and other security frameworks.
• Experience with and working knowledge of security tools (SIEM, NDR, EDR, XDR, FTK, Penetration testing, etc.) Required.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Ability to understand overall data flow from user specifications considering all input and output, hardware, software and the operating environment.
• Proficient in office productivity software.
• Ability to define specifications from user requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Information Technology required, Cybersecurity preferred.
• Current Industry certifications (CISSP, GIAC, CEH, etc.) preferred.
• Prior experience with applicable infrastructure or security technologies preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally required to handle small computer components to perform tasks.
• Regularly required to read and identify small status listings, markings and components.

Travel:

• International & Domestic travel required.
• Up to 10%.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.