Lead Cyber Security Engineer

Recruiter
Premier Solutions HI, LLC
Location
Chicago
Salary
Competitive
Posted
29 Sep 2024
Closes
27 Oct 2024
Job Type
Cyber Security
Employer Sector
Technology, IT & Telecoms
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Description:

The Lead Cyber Security Engineer serves as the principal technical advisor and subject matter expert for system categorization, security controls, and ATO for approved cybersecurity tools. Leverages tools to build, harden, maintain, and instrument a comprehensive security orchestration platform for infrastructure as code. Provides support to drive the maturity of the Cybersecurity software development lifecycle and develop & improve the quality of technical engineering documentation. Prevent malicious cyber activity. Detect the presence of adversaries on friendly networks. Develop innovative cyber operations strategies, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, with a focus on network defense and threat mitigation. They should be proactive, detail–oriented, and capable of leading a team to implement robust security measures.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide expertise in engineering design and development of network cyber defense capabilities.
  • Manage complex tasks and teams.
  • Implement and assess security controls.
  • Perform development, deployment, administration, management, configuration, testing, and integration tasks related to the cloud security platforms.
  • Develop automated security and compliance capabilities in a large–scale computing environment for the storage program within the firm.
  • Champion a security model so that security is automated and elastic across all platforms and cultivate a cloud–first mindset in transitioning workloads.
  • Provide quality control of engineering deliverables, technical consultation to product management, and technical interface between development and operations teams.
  • Ensure all engineering and development activities are in conformance with policies and objectives.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in IT Engineering or related fields with IAT III certification.
  • Specialized knowledge in computer network theory and cybersecurity tools.
  • Experience in cyber defense and zero trust technologies.
  • Experience with the functionality, operation, and maintenance of firewalls and various forms of endpoint security.
  • Proficiency in languages/tools such as C++, Java, Node, Python, Ruby, Go, or Power Shell.
  • Work experience in cyber security–related duties such as incident detection and response, and forensics.