Lead Cyber Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide senior-level technical guidance to safeguard the bank’s information systems and digital assets.

• Design, implement, and continually enhance security measures across infrastructure, applications, and business processes.

• Lead the identification and evaluation of vulnerabilities through security assessments and penetration testing.

• Collaborate with IT teams to prioritize and address vulnerabilities effectively.

• Spearhead the development, implementation, and maintenance of identity and access management protocols.

• Oversee security event monitoring and analyze trends to bolster the security posture.

• Monitor network traffic and security logs for potential threats, anomalies, and breaches utilizing a centralized XDR system.

• Manage both technical and non-technical projects requiring security oversight.

• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including malware outbreaks and unauthorized access attempts.

• Coordinate with internal teams to mitigate the impact of incidents and prevent future occurrences.

• Integrate security controls into business processes in collaboration with business units.

• Develop and deliver security education events for employees.

• Participate in IT/IS audits, examinations, and assessments.

• Stay updated on security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

• Develop and implement disaster recovery/business continuity and incident response solutions.

• Advise IT leadership and business stakeholders while ensuring regulatory and audit preparedness.

• Perform additional security-related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• At least 5 years of experience in information security or a related field.

• Experience in leveraging and understanding AI within the realm of security.

• Demonstrated experience in AI.

• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or similar qualifications.

• Experience in security monitoring, vulnerability management, and responding to security incidents.

• In-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies, network protocol analysis, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, VPN technology, and security tools.

• Familiarity with relevant security and compliance frameworks, standards, and regulations.

• Proficiency in security tools and technologies, network protocols, and operating systems.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Centers.

• Understanding of information security management standards and frameworks such as PCI-DSS.

• Ability to advise all levels of the organization on security issues.

• Capacity to work independently, as part of teams, and across both external and internal stakeholder groups.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Effective communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamically changing, team-oriented environment.

• Aptitude for finding innovative solutions using existing resources.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and more.

• Company Contributions to your 401k regardless of your contribution.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Employee Recognition Program.

• Leadership Program.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

• Employee Bank Checking Account.

• Generous Paid Time Off.

• Paid Holidays.

• Paid Charity Hours to support volunteer opportunities.

• Yearly annual target bonus based on individual performance.