Microporous Products

Job Description Job Description Network & Security Engineer Location: Danville, VA (with support responsibilities for Piney Flats, TN and Austria) Department: Information Technology Reports To: Director of Information Technology About MICROPOROUS MICROPOROUS is a growing global manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence, innovation, and digital transformation. As we continue expanding our technology capabilities across multiple locations, we are investing in cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, collaboration technologies, governance, and compliance to support long-term business growth. We are seeking a highly skilled Network & Security Engineer to play a key role in securing, modernizing, and maintaining our enterprise technology environment. This position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide initiatives, strengthen cybersecurity maturity, improve IT/OT alignment, and support strategic projects including Microsoft Copilot, AI enablement, SharePoint modernization, and NetSuite ERP. Position Summary The Network & Security Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, security, governance, and continuous improvement of the organization's network and cybersecurity infrastructure. This role combines hands-on technical execution with technical leadership and requires the ability to communicate risk, change, and long-term technology strategy to both business and operational stakeholders. This position is approximately: 60% Security and Compliance 30% Network Infrastructure 10% Storage Governance Key Responsibilities Cybersecurity Operations Manage cybersecurity technologies, security monitoring tools, and security controls. Coordinate incident response activities, investigations, remediation efforts, and root cause analysis. Conduct vulnerability assessments and drive remediation initiatives. Administer endpoint protection, threat detection, and response platforms. Support phishing prevention, security awareness, and Zero Trust initiatives. Assist with the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and best practices. Enterprise Network Infrastructure Design, maintain, and optimize enterprise network architecture across multiple locations. Administer Palo Alto firewalls, HPE Aruba switching and wireless infrastructure, and Cisco networking equipment. Manage WAN connectivity, VPN services, wireless networks, segmentation, and site-to-site connectivity. Maintain network documentation, standards, performance monitoring, and lifecycle planning. Microsoft 365 Security & Governance Administer Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access, Purview, DLP, and Microsoft Copilot security controls. Improve identity and access management practices through least-privilege access principles. Help maximize the value of Microsoft 365 while protecting enterprise data and improving compliance. Endpoint & Infrastructure Management Manage SentinelOne Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). Administer NinjaOne for endpoint management, remote monitoring, automation, patching, and reporting. Support server infrastructure, disaster recovery solutions, backups, and infrastructure monitoring. Coordinate patch management, system hardening, and lifecycle management activities. Operational Technology (OT) Security Serve as a key liaison between IT and Manufacturing Operations. Develop and improve security segmentation and controls between IT and OT environments. Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Plant Leadership to enhance OT security maturity. Communicate the purpose, risk reduction, and business value of security initiatives to operational stakeholders. Implement security improvements while maintaining production reliability and uptime. Data Governance & SharePoint Modernization Lead initiatives to modernize enterprise data storage and collaboration platforms. Establish governance standards across SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and on-premises storage. Support redesign and improvement of the corporate SharePoint environment. Enhance information architecture, searchability, retention management, and permissions. Reduce duplicate, unmanaged, and poorly governed data repositories. Compliance & Risk Management Support cybersecurity compliance and audit readiness initiatives. Assist with NIST, CMMC, SOC, customer security assessments, and risk management activities. Identify compliance gaps and coordinate remediation plans. Maintain supporting documentation and audit evidence. Project Leadership & Change Management Lead security, infrastructure, cloud, and modernization initiatives. Translate technical concepts into business-friendly language. Communicate vision, risk, and project outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences. Drive adoption through collaboration, influence, and strong stakeholder engagement. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of enterprise networking experience. 5+ years of cybersecurity experience. Experience supporting multi-site infrastructure environments. Strong knowledge of network architecture, security operations, and Microsoft 365 security technologies. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Experience Manufacturing, industrial, or OT security experience. Experience supporting IT/OT segmentation initiatives. Microsoft 365 administration, governance, and security experience. SharePoint Online architecture, governance, and modernization experience. Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance programs. Technical Expertise Networking Palo Alto Firewalls HPE Aruba Switching & Wireless Cisco Routing & Switching VPN Technologies VLANs WAN Connectivity Network Segmentation Security SentinelOne EDR Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Incident Response Security Monitoring Endpoint Protection Microsoft Technologies Microsoft 365 Entra ID Intune Microsoft Defender Conditional Access Purview DLP SharePoint Online OneDrive Microsoft Teams Microsoft Copilot Security Controls Compliance & Governance NIST Cybersecurity Framework ISO 27001 SOC CMMC CIS Controls Risk Management Policy Development Preferred Certifications CISSP Network+ Security+ CCNA / CCNP Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft Enterprise Administrator Expert Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) or similar compliance-focused certification Why Join MICROPOROUS? Build and mature a growing cybersecurity program. Lead meaningful modernization and digital transformation initiatives. Influence enterprise architecture and governance decisions. Work across cybersecurity, networking, Microsoft 365, OT security, compliance, and infrastructure. Support strategic initiatives including NetSuite ERP, Microsoft Copilot, AI enablement, and enterprise collaboration platforms. Make a visible impact across multiple global locations and business functions. If you're a hands-on technology professional who enjoys solving complex infrastructure and security challenges while helping drive business transformation, we'd love to hear from you.