Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Jobs via Dice; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer for a remote role in a decision intelligence organization. The position involves designing cybersecurity solutions and improving the security posture while collaborating with IT and business units. Candidates should have extensive experience in cybersecurity programs and relevant frameworks.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

PTO and Sick Leave

Holidays as required by law

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity programs.
• Must be clearable to SECRET clearance level.
• 2+ years of experience in Threat Detection and Incident Response.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborate with IT units on access control.
• Support external audits and regulatory assessments.

Skills

Cybersecurity program implementation

Incident response

Threat detection

Identity and Access Management

Data architecture

Tools

Okta Workforce Identity

SailPoint

Purview

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to join a growing decision intelligence organization located in Columbia, MD, in a remote role. The Lead Engineer will play a key role in enhancing proactive defense strategies, streamlining incident response, and continuously improving the organization's security posture.

Responsibilities of the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer include:

• Design and implement robust cybersecurity and access management solutions to safeguard systems and data.
• Lead the operationalization and optimization of cybersecurity initiatives and projects.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to manage access control processes and ensure alignment with application requirements.
• Partner with the GRC team to develop and implement security standards, procedures, and controls, including documenting control exemptions.
• Support external audits and regulatory assessments, including penetration testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the cybersecurity program.

Qualifications for the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer include:

• Must be clearable to SECRET clearance level.
• 10+ years of experience implementing and supporting cybersecurity programs.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, network infrastructure, data architecture, and protocols.
• Experience working within NIST 800-171, CMMC, or similar cybersecurity frameworks.
• 2+ years of experience in Threat Detection, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, or Abuse Mitigation.
• 2+ years of experience implementing and supporting Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
• Preferred experience with Okta Workforce Identity, SailPoint or similar IGA tools, and Purview or comparable data protection solutions.

Compensation for the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer includes:

• Compensation: 160,000 - $175,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays

This job opens for applications on 6/13/2023. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.