Lead Cybersecurity Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Enhance Legence's overall security framework through architecture, risk strategy, security measures, and cross-departmental leadership.

• Manage a team of cyber analysts, providing leadership, mentorship, escalation support, and career advancement opportunities.

• Establish and oversee secure cloud architectures across various platforms.

• Create, enforce, and manage cybersecurity controls, including identity management, access protocols, and workload protection.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security within cloud-native development and DevOps practices via DevSecOps.

• Advance the security risk management program by conducting risk assessments, threat modeling, and evaluating controls.

• Interpret technical risks in terms of business impact and communicate recommendations to senior leadership.

• Design and sustain automation frameworks and scripts to enhance detection, response, and compliance capabilities.

• Combine SIEM, EDR, CSPM, and other security tools into a unified security ecosystem.

• Supervise monitoring and detection strategies across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.

• Direct incident response efforts, including triage, containment, root cause analysis, and post-incident enhancements.

• Refine detection use cases and response playbooks.

• Manage vulnerability processes, including scanning, prioritization, and remediation strategies.

• Coordinate penetration testing and adversarial simulations.

• Assist in governance, risk, and compliance efforts, including NIST, ISO, and SOC 2 frameworks.

• Conduct security assessments, audits, and evaluations of third-party risks.

• Contribute to the cybersecurity strategy, roadmap development, and reporting of security metrics.

• Work with IT, engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure security initiatives align with organizational objectives.

• Stay updated on emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends, providing proactive recommendations to leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Location: Remote, United States; proximity to a Legence office is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• 5–10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, demonstrating growth into senior or leadership roles.

• Extensive knowledge in cloud security, network security, and enterprise security architecture.

• Strong background with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and encryption technologies.

• Proven experience in risk management, incident response, and vulnerability oversight.

• Proficient in scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and security engineering tasks.

• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards, including NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Strong communication skills, capable of influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or GIAC are preferred.

• Experience in leading security initiatives or managing small teams is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.