Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a related field with 8+ years in information security. Master's Degree with 6+ years of experience.
Technical Skills (Required): Application Security: Deep understanding of vulnerabilities and remediation (OWASP, CWE/CVE, SANS 25). Broad Security Knowledge: Experience with enterprise security architecture, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, defense in depth, SDLC, IAM, and API security. Cloud Security: Hands-on experience with MS Azure and/or AWS. Development Experience: Proficiency in one or more languages (Java, Python, .Net, JS, or equivalent). Automation & Scripting: Implementation of automation to streamline security processes. Certifications: Professional certification such as CISSP, CCSP, GWAPT, GWEB, or AWS Security Specialty.
Technical Skills (Desired): Professional certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, GISCP, GWAPT, GWEB, etc.). Strong understanding and experience with information security technologies. AI Fluency is preferred.
Key Contributions: Security by Design: Implementing and consulting on secure development practices. DevSecOps Integration: Integrating security into DevOps pipelines. Vulnerability Management: Managing and tracking security risks to remediation. Agile Collaboration: Working closely with development teams in an agile environment.
Soft Skills (Required): Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate highly technical security concepts to non-security audiences. Ability to coordinate multiple teams in accomplishing process review and improvement.
Disqualifiers / Red Flags: Choppy Tenure: Consistent job-hopping will not be considered. Location: Candidates must be local to the Chicago, Peoria, or Dallas offices; non-local candidates will not be considered.
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