Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
8+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Strong hands-on experience with Datadog, Wiz, and CrowdStrike.
Extensive experience designing and securing AWS environments and cloud-native infrastructure.
Expertise in cloud security (AWS, GCP).
Proficiency in security monitoring, incident response, and threat hunting.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing security teams.
Strong understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS Controls.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cybersecurity engineers.
Define and execute security architecture and roadmap aligned with business and technology objectives.
Oversee implementation and operation of security tools, including Datadog, Wiz, CrowdStrike, and other modern platforms.
Develop and maintain security monitoring, detection, and response capabilities.
Conduct threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis.
Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and Engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
Design and implement security controls for AWS and other cloud-native environments.
Respond to security incidents and lead post-mortem investigations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current security threats, trends, and compliance standards.
Drive continuous improvement of security policies, procedures, and controls.

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent.
Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps environments.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).