THE BIG PICTURE
Sysco LABS is the captive innovation center for Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), a Fortune 100 company and the world’s largest foodservice provider with 71,000+ associates, 330+ distribution centers and over 725,000 customers in 90 countries. For fiscal 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, Sysco generated over $76 billion in sales.
Sysco LABS powers Sysco’s farm-to-fork operations and our technology is present in the sourcing of food products, merchandising, storage and warehouse operations, order placement and pricing algorithms, the delivery of food and supplies to Sysco’s global network, the in-restaurant dining experience of the end-customer and much more.
Our technology ecosystem spans 600+ applications, monitoring and incident management across 10,000+ servers, multi-cloud – multi-platform event streaming and microservices architecture, and enterprise-grade systems that power a catalog of over 1.4 million products, 330+ distribution centers and a fleet of 14,000 IoT-enabled delivery trucks, and more.
Everything we do at Sysco LABS supports Sysco’s Purpose of ‘Connecting the world to share food and care for one another’, and our technology directly impacts millions of food consumers in a trillion-dollar, global industry.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are on the lookout for a cyber engineer, who will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure computer systems and networks. The right candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing security measures to safeguard computer systems, networks, and data against cyber threats. They will work closely with other IT professionals to design and deploy secure solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cybersecurity Strategy: Developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures to protect organizational assets and sensitive information
- Security Infrastructure Design: Designing, implementing, and maintaining cyber toolset, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security technologies to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- Compliance and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and data protection laws such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, etc.; conducting periodic audits and assessments to validate compliance
- Security Research and Development: Staying up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies; conducting research and evaluating new security tools and techniques to enhance security capabilities
- Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including IT, development, and business units, to integrate security controls into business processes and projects; communicating security risks and recommendations to stakeholders effectively
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- Proven experience in cybersecurity roles, preferably in engineering or architecture
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, standards, and best practices
- Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, endpoint protection, encryption, etc.
- Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and scripting tasks
- Familiarity with networking protocols, operating systems, and cloud computing platforms
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., CCNA Security, CCSP) are a plus
- Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
BENEFITS
- US dollar-linked compensation
- Performance-based annual bonus
- Performance rewards and recognition
- Agile Benefits - special allowances for Health, Wellness & Academic purposes
- Paid birthday leave
- Team engagement allowance
- Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance Cover - extendable to parents and in-laws
- Overseas travel opportunities and exposure to client environments
- Hybrid work arrangement
Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
