Lead Security Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to join a premier cybersecurity organization. The Lead Security Engineer will be tasked with designing and implementing detailed cybersecurity measures and access management solutions to safeguard the company’s systems and data.

Responsibilities of the Lead Security Engineer include:

• Designing 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, including security detection and response procedures.
• Assist the Security Operations team in responding to security incidents, ensuring a swift and effective resolution.
• Be able to collaborate with IT and business units to manage application integration
• Work closely with the GRC team on the development and implementation of standards, operating procedures, and controls.
• Coordinate and document exemptions to established security controls.

Qualifications for the Lead Security Engineer include:        

• 10+ years of experience in implementing and supporting cybersecurity programs
• Excellent experience implementing and supporting Identity and Access management products and processes
• Must have experience with Data Governance
• Be able to assist the Security Operations team in responding to security incidents, ensuring a swift and effective resolution
• Experience are SOC/SIEM, IAM experience, data protection, networking, and V scanning
• Experience operating within NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, CMMC, or equivalent cybersecurity frameworks
• Experience performing Threat Detection, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, or Abuse Mitigation
• Experience with data security solutions such as database activity monitoring, encryption, obfuscation, and/or tokenization

 Compensation for the Lead Security Engineer includes:

• Salary: $155,000 – $165,000 / $70hr - $75hr
• Full benefits: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k, Flexible work schedule

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