Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
Core
Shape and advance the organization's cybersecurity strategy, ensuring protection of critical digital assets against evolving threats through strategic leadership and hands-on security engineering.
Role type
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer (Strategy & Hands-on IC)
Builds
Security architectures, governance frameworks, and resilient cloud operations
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Threat Management
Required skills
Cloud security engineering, Incident response, Threat detection, Vulnerability management, Security architecture design, Risk management, Regulatory compliance, Security operations, Governance strategy, Team leadership
Preferred skills
CISSP/CSSP certification, AWS/Azure/Microsoft 365 certifications, SDLC security integration, AI-driven security solutions
Technologies
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365), Security automation tools, Threat detection platforms, Endpoint security tools
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor cybersecurity professionals, Partner with technology leadership to integrate security controls into cloud operations, Monitor emerging cyber threats and technology trends, Manage cybersecurity tool budgets and vendor relationships, Define and report key security performance metrics, Lead security engineering initiatives including architecture reviews and secure design practices, Oversee penetration testing and adversary emulation activities, Direct threat detection and anomaly monitoring, Manage security alert escalations and execute incident response plans, Investigate security incidents and coordinate remediation, Oversee design of robust security architectures and detection ecosystems, Evaluate and recommend security technologies, Ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations and standards, Develop cybersecurity governance strategies, Work with legal and compliance teams on regulatory requirements