Remote Lead Security Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Training budget

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a fast-growing cybersecurity firm to hire a Lead Security Engineer for their fully remote team. You will design, implement, and maintain security across infrastructure and applications while leading a team of security professionals.

The role requires deep expertise in network, cloud, and application security, with strong leadership and a proactive threat-mitigation posture. You will collaborate with engineering to embed security into development and guide the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• Experience leading security teams and projects.
• Strong knowledge of network security, application security, cloud security, and cryptography.
• Familiar with security assessment tools (Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit).
• Understanding of ISO 27001 and NIST.
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls.
• Relevant certifications like CISSP, OSCP, CISM desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and management of security strategies and solutions.
• Oversee security architecture reviews and secure coding guidance.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage security incident response, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and coordinate remediation.
• Lead and mentor a team of security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay current with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies, and proactively adapt security measures.
• Collaborate with teams to embed security across the full lifecycle.

Skills

Security leadership

Threat modeling

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Nessus

Burp Suite

Metasploit

SIEM tools

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, is seeking an experienced Lead Security Engineer to join their fully remote team. This senior role is critical for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures across our client's infrastructure and applications. You will lead a team of security professionals, championing best practices and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data and systems. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in various security domains, strong leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating threats. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on the security posture of a leading-edge technology company and guide the evolution of its cybersecurity strategy. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security throughout the development lifecycle and respond to emerging threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive security strategies and solutions.


• Oversee security architecture reviews and provide guidance on secure coding practices.


• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.


• Manage security incident response, including investigation, containment, and remediation.


• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and coordinate remediation efforts.


• Lead and mentor a team of security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.


• Stay current with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies, and proactively adapt security measures.


• Collaborate & amp; amp; teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the business.


• Manage security awareness training programs for employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.


• 7+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security engineering and architecture.


• Proven experience in leading security teams and managing security projects.


• In-depth knowledge of network security, application security, cloud security, and cryptography.


• Expertise in security assessment tools and methodologies (e.g., Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit).


• Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).


• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint security solutions.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, OSCP, CISM) are highly desirable.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and generous paid time off. Our client provides substantial opportunities for professional development, including budget for training, certifications, and conferences. Employees benefit from a flexible work environment, cutting-edge security tools, and the chance to work on challenging, impactful projects. We offer a collaborative and innovative culture where your expertise is valued and your contributions are essential to protecting our client's digital assets.