Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
Core
Shaping and executing the organization's cybersecurity strategy, leading security engineering initiatives, and managing incident response to protect digital assets.
Role type
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (Strategy & Engineering Lead)
Builds
Comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, secure cloud architectures, and detection/alerting ecosystems
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Operations, ITSM, Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
Cybersecurity strategy design, Cloud security engineering, Incident response management, Security architecture design, Risk management, Regulatory compliance, Team leadership, Budget management, Vendor management, Threat detection
Preferred skills
Active security certifications (CISSP, CSSP), Cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365), SDLC process expertise, AI-driven security solutions deployment
Technologies
AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, Penetration testing tools, Vulnerability management platforms, Adversary emulation tools, Cloud-native automation frameworks
Responsibilities
Implement and manage comprehensive cybersecurity strategy projects, Lead and mentor cybersecurity professionals, Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security into cloud operations, Oversee security engineering initiatives including architecture reviews and secure design, Manage alert escalations and execute incident response plans, Oversee design of detection/alerting ecosystems and endpoint security policies, Ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations and standards
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
