About The Company
Cargill is a global leader in food, agriculture, financial, and industrial products and services. With a rich history spanning over 150 years, Cargill is committed to nourishing the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable manner. The company operates in over 70 countries, providing essential products and services that support the food supply chain, enhance agricultural productivity, and promote sustainability initiatives. Cargill's dedication to innovation, integrity, and excellence has established it as a trusted partner for customers and communities worldwide.
About The Role
The Senior Consultant, Core Cyber Operations - SOC at Cargill plays a pivotal role in strengthening the organization's cybersecurity defenses. This position is responsible for supporting organization-wide threat detection, incident response, and security operations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in cybersecurity, incident management, and security monitoring to proactively identify and mitigate cyber threats. As part of the security team, you will lead efforts to analyze security alerts, respond swiftly to incidents, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards. This role requires minimal supervision and involves collaboration with various internal teams and external partners to maintain a resilient security posture.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, with a strong foundation in threat detection and incident response. Typically, candidates will have 8 or more years of experience in the field.
- Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, including network security, threat intelligence, and security protocols.
- Proven expertise in Incident Response (IR), with a track record of managing complex security incidents effectively.
Responsibilities
- Lead the response to a wide range of cybersecurity incidents, conducting thorough investigations, confirming incidents, and leading containment efforts based on escalations from SOC analysts.
- Design, implement, and manage security solutions to enhance incident response processes, including continuous monitoring of security alerts using SIEM tools.
- Analyze logs from various sources such as EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and servers to identify and investigate potential security incidents.
- Utilize threat intelligence feeds to stay updated on emerging threats and incorporate this knowledge into detection and response strategies.
- Document security incidents comprehensively, detailing steps taken and outcomes achieved, and develop process documentation to ensure consistent security operations.
- Lead and guide incident detection, response, and recovery activities, ensuring efficient management of cyber incidents.
- Oversee the design and operation of cyber services to provide situational awareness, including foundational analytics and automation initiatives.
- Foster partnerships with third-party entities to address and mitigate risks associated with external compromises, ensuring a coordinated response to external threats.
Benefits
Cargill offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of its employees. Benefits include competitive salary packages, health and dental insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Employees have access to continuous learning opportunities, leadership development programs, and a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and diversity. Cargill also promotes work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and employee assistance programs, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all team members.
Equal Opportunity
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and drives our success, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates.
