Lead Security Engineer

Ringside Talent; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Company-observed holidays

Job summary

Ringside Talent is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to lead security initiatives in an onsite role based in Cleveland, OH. You will design, implement, and maintain security tools, monitor for threats, and guide incident response and vulnerability testing.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in security engineering, strong knowledge of network security, SIEM platforms, and incident response processes, with the ability to mentor teammates and shape security policies across IT and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of security engineering experience, including lead or senior roles.
• Strong knowledge of network security, endpoint protection and threat detection tools.
• Experience with SIEM platforms and incident response processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of security tools and infrastructure.
• Monitor systems and networks for security threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Mentor junior security engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to embed security into system design.
• Stay current on emerging threats and evolving security technologies; support compliance efforts related to relevant security frameworks and regulations.

Skills

Security engineering

Network security

Endpoint protection

Threat detection tools

SIEM platforms

Incident response

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Tools

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Security Engineer to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced security professional to lead technical security initiatives and strengthen the organization's overall security posture, in an onsite role based in Cleveland, OH.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of security tools and infrastructure
• Monitor systems and networks for security threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices
• Mentor junior security engineers and provide technical guidance
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to embed security into system design
• Stay current on emerging threats and evolving security technologiesSupport compliance efforts related to relevant security frameworks and regulations

Qualifications

• 6+ years of security engineering experience, including prior lead/senior experience
• Strong knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, and threat detection tools
• Experience with SIEM platforms and incident response processes
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

What Our Client Offers

• Onsite role based in Cleveland, OH with a strong security-focused culture
• Support for maintaining and advancing security certifications
• Generous paid time off and company-observed holidays
• Opportunity to shape and lead key security initiatives