Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

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Position Overview:

We’re looking for a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to drive the design, implementation, and automation of advanced security controls across our enterprise. This role will help shape our Zero Trust and Secure Service Edge (SSE) strategy, partner closely with software and infrastructure teams, and ensure our technology environment remains resilient, scalable, and secure.

The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on technical expertise with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement. You’ll work at the intersection of security engineering, cloud architecture, and automation to help us stay ahead of evolving threats.

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade security solutions aligned with Zero Trust and SSE principles.

• Lead development and automation of security controls using Python, REST APIs, and modern DevOps pipelines (CI/CD, IaC, SOAR).

• Engineer integrations between security platforms, infrastructure, and applications to improve visibility, detection, and response capabilities.
   

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (infrastructure, software, IAM, DevOps) to embed security into architecture and development workflows.

• Manage and optimize SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, and DLP platforms.

• Support configuration and governance of IAM and PIM platforms (Entra ID, Okta, CyberArk, Auth0).

• Provide technical leadership in evaluating, deploying, and tuning Zero Trust and SSE platforms (Cloudflare, Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks).

• Drive continuous improvement in automation, detection engineering, and response playbooks.

• Contribute to compliance initiatives (PCI DSS, SOX, NIST, CIS 18) through engineering, documentation, and evidence collection.

• Research and prototype the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering for cybersecurity automation and analysis.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to security standards, processes, and technical documentation.

Job Qualifications:

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering roles

• 1+ year of hands-on experience in software engineering.

• Strong understanding of security principles, software development, IAM, networking, and application security.

• Extensive hands-on experience with:

  • Zero Trust methodologies and SSE platforms (Cloudflare, Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks)

  • Python, REST APIs, and data formats (JSON, CSV, XML)

  • Security automation (SOAR, CI/CD, IaC)

  • Azure and AWS environments

  • IAM/PIM solutions (Entra ID, CyberArk, Okta, Auth0

  • Linux and Windows administration

  • SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Rapid7)

  • Vulnerability Management platforms (Qualys, Rapid7, Tenable)
     

• Experience with:

  • DevOps methodologies and principles

  • Next-Generation Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Sophos, Checkpoint)

  • Compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, SOX, NIST, CIS 18)

  • EDR platforms (Microsoft, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne)

  • DLP solutions (Microsoft Purview, Symantec, Trellix)

  • Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering concepts
     

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams.

Certifications

• Preferred / Highly Desired:

  • CISSP, CCSP, OSCP

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

  • CCNA

  • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

Location Requirement: 

This role is located in Tempe, Arizona. This position is required to be in office 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs); Fridays are optional remote work days.

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Implementation & Optimization

Objective: Establish a unified, cloud-delivered security and networking architecture to protect users, devices, and applications across our HQ and Shops:

• Design and deploy SASE components (SWG, CASB, ZTNA, SD-WAN) achieving ≥ 95% policy enforcement consistency across locations and devices.

• Migrate ≥ 80% of remote user traffic through SASE.  Deprecate VPN models

• Achieve centralized policy visibility and reporting for all edge traffic through a single management console (e.g., Cloudflare, Palo Alto, Cisco).

Microsoft Security Ecosystem Integration

Objective: Maximize protection and ROI from the Microsoft 365 E5 and Entra security stack:

• Achieve ≥ 90% coverage of Conditional Access and PIM enforcement across Entra

• Deploy Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Cloud Apps, Identity) to ≥ 95% of eligible assets.

• Integrate Sentinel SIEM with all major data sources (SASE, EDR, IAM, vulnerability management) for unified threat detection.

• Reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) and respond (MTTR) to incidents by ≥ 30% through automation and correlation within Sentinel.

Security Automation and AI-driven Operations

Objective: Leverage AI and automation to streamline detection, response, and compliance workflows:

• Automate ≥ 60% of repetitive SOC tasks using SOAR, AI models, and scripted playbooks (Python, Logic Apps).

• Deploy LLM-based enrichment and triage for security alerts, reducing ops review time by ≥ 40%.

• Integrate automated patch validation and remediation workflows using IaC and CI/CD pipelines.

• Implement anomaly detection models for user and entity behavior, improving proactive risk identification accuracy by ≥ 25%.

Zero Trust Maturity Advancement

Objective: Achieve a measurable increase in Zero Trust maturity across identity, device, application, and data layers:

• Engineer data pipelines to aggregate authentication, device posture, and access logs from Entra ID, SASE, and EDR into centralized telemetry (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk).

• Develop automation scripts to continuously validate compliance of users and devices with Zero Trust policies (MFA, device health, network segmentation).

• Create dashboards and analytics to measure Zero Trust posture (policy coverage, noncompliance rates, anomalous access trends).

• Integrate validation outcomes into CI/CD or SOAR workflows for real-time remediation and reporting.

Skills:

• Change Management 

• Budgetary Responsibility 

• Business Plan Development

• Collaborative

• Communication

• Critical Problem Solving

• Delegation

Physical Requirements:

• In-Office Environment: Must be able to work in a busy, crowded, and loud office with frequent distractions and interruptions
  • Must be able to collaborate in-person with occasional impromptu in-person meetings 
• Office Conditions: Adaptability to typical office conditions, which may include exposure to air conditioning, heating, artificial lighting, and varying noise levels
• Mobility: Ability to sit, stand, reach, twist, stretch, and work at a desk for long stretches.  Must be able to occasionally move or lift office items up to 25 pounds
• Hearing Requirements: Hearing must be sufficient or correctable to ensure clear understanding of spoken information, including participating in virtual meetings and phone calls. Use of hearing aids or other assistive devices is acceptable if needed.
• Reading and Writing Proficiency: Ability to read and write in English is essential for processing documents, drafting reports, and following up on necessary actions. Proficiency in written communication is required to handle job-related tasks effectively.
• Vision Requirements: Vision must be adequate or correctable to perform essential job duties, such as reading documents on a computer screen and using other visual tools. Use of corrective lenses or other measures to meet visual requirements is expected if needed.
• Technology Proficiency: Must be proficient in operating a computer and other office productivity tools such as printers, scanners, and collaboration software. 
• Effective Communication: Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members, clients, and other stakeholders via email, video conferencing, and other in office communication tools.

Compensation:

DOE

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