Lead Engineer (Remote)

Lead Engineer | Optomi | United States

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer – 100% remote (EST hours)

Optomi, in partnership with a client in the national defense and intelligence space is looking to add a Cybersecurity Engineer to their growing team! The Cybersecurity Lead Engineer will play a pivotal role in safeguarding systems. In this position, you will collaborate closely with a talented group of engineers, analysts, and specialists to design, deploy, and support robust cybersecurity measures that protect the organization from ever-evolving threats. The Lead Engineer will leverage expertise and foster a culture of teamwork to enhance proactive defense strategies, streamline incident response, and ensure the continuous improvement of the security posture. Together, the team will build a resilient framework that not only defends against attacks but also promotes a shared commitment to cybersecurity excellence across the organization.

This is a mixed role between strategic and hands-on technical responsibilities (50/50 split).

This role only accepts US Citizens, as this person must be eligible to obtain a clearance in the future. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) 6 month, contract to hire on W2. Benefits (medical, dental and 401K) are available through Optomi during the contract duration.

What you will do

• Design robust cybersecurity measures and access management solutions to protect the organization’s systems and data.
• Lead the implementation, operationalization, or optimization of projects in support of the cybersecurity program.
• Advise on a wide range of engineering and operational security issues, i.e. security detection and response procedures, ensuring that the organization can swiftly detect and respond to potential threats. By establishing clear playbooks for incident response, you will help the team efficiently address vulnerabilities and mitigate risks in real time.
• Assist the Security Operations team in responding to security incidents, ensuring a swift and effective resolution.
• Routinely collaborate with IT and business units to manage access control processes and application integration. Works with business to ensure access control is integrated with business requirements for any new application
• Work closely with the GRC team on the development and implementation of standards, operating procedures, and controls. You will also coordinate and document exemptions to established security controls.
• Assists with external information security audits for regulatory compliance and assessments such as penetration testing.

What you need to have

• U.S. Citizenship: Clearance not initially required, however, must be clearable to SECRET. May need a TOP SECRET later.
• 10+ years of experience in implementing and supporting cybersecurity programs.
• Proficient understanding of Information technology systems and processes, network infrastructure, data architecture, data processes, and protocols.
• Excellent written communication skills. Must be able to clearly communicate risks at both strategic and tactical level.
• Experience operating within NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, CMMC or equivalent cybersecurity frameworks.
• 3+ years in a role performing Threat Detection, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, or Abuse Mitigation
• 3+ years in implementing and supporting Identity and Access management products and processes
• Experience with data security solutions such as database activity monitoring, encryption, obfuscation, and/or tokenization.
• Okta Workforce Identity experience, or SailPoint or comparable IGA solution experience in a plus
• Hands on experience with SIEM engineering is a plus.

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