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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer based in the United States.
The Principal Cybersecurity Engineer will play a key role in shaping and advancing the organization's cybersecurity strategy, ensuring the protection of critical digital assets against evolving threats. This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on security engineering, cloud security, and advanced threat management. Working closely with technology leaders, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders, you will strengthen security architectures and embed security practices across cloud operations. You will also guide cybersecurity professionals, oversee incident response activities, and drive continuous improvements in security operations. The role involves developing robust governance frameworks, maintaining regulatory compliance, and implementing innovative security technologies. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on organizational resilience within a dynamic, remote-first technology environment.
As Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, you will lead key security initiatives, oversee advanced security operations, and ensure that cybersecurity practices remain aligned with business objectives. Your responsibilities will include:
Implement and manage cybersecurity projects aligned with the organization's strategic objectives and overall risk management priorities.
Lead and mentor a small team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering continuous learning, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Partner with technology leadership and engineering teams to integrate security controls, risk management practices, and business continuity plans into cloud operations.
Monitor emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and technology trends to proactively strengthen security strategies.
Manage cybersecurity tool budgets, vendor relationships, and technology investments.
Define, monitor, and report key security performance metrics to senior leadership.
Lead security engineering initiatives, including architecture reviews, secure design practices, and security control implementation.
Oversee penetration testing, vulnerability management, and adversary emulation activities to assess and strengthen organizational defenses.
Direct threat detection and anomaly monitoring activities to identify, investigate, and neutralize advanced security threats.
Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud engineering teams to embed security into core technology processes and operational workflows.
Manage security alert escalations and execute incident response plans to minimize operational disruption and ensure effective recovery.
Serve as the escalation point for critical cybersecurity incidents, including providing after-hours response when required.
Investigate security incidents, identify root causes, and coordinate remediation measures to prevent recurrence.
Oversee the design and implementation of robust security architectures, including detection and alerting ecosystems, endpoint security policies, and cloud-native automation.
Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and methodologies to continuously improve the organization's security posture.
Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
Develop and maintain cybersecurity governance strategies that support efficient and sustainable compliance audits.
Work with legal and compliance teams to address regulatory requirements and manage cybersecurity-related risks.
The ideal candidate is an experienced cybersecurity professional with strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead security initiatives in complex and evolving environments. You should bring:
A bachelor's or advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline.
At least 8 years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience, particularly in cloud environments, incident detection and response, and network defense.
Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management methodologies, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong expertise in security engineering, cloud security operations, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing secure architectures and enterprise security controls.
Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex cybersecurity concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to work effectively in ambiguous and fast-changing environments through critical thinking, adaptability, and continuous learning.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence technical teams and business stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications:
Active cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CSSP, or equivalent.
Technical certifications in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Microsoft 365.
Hands-on experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and supporting technologies.
Demonstrated expertise in deploying and securing AI-driven solutions.
Additional location restriction: Candidates currently based in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, Washington, or New York are not eligible for this opportunity.
Fully remote working arrangement.
Travel requirements of less than 10%.
Opportunity to shape and advance the organization's cybersecurity strategy.
Leadership responsibilities within a collaborative cybersecurity team.
Exposure to cloud security, advanced threat detection, security automation, and AI-driven technologies.
Opportunity to drive security innovation, governance, and organizational resilience.