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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead IT Security and Compliance engineer - **Company:** IntraEdge, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.intraedge.com/jobdetails.asp?jo_num=18489&apply=yes& ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. * 3-5 years of experience in information security and GRC roles. * Relevant certifications are a plus, such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or CISM. * Must demonstrate initiative and ability to drive results with little oversight. * Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and consistent follow-through in all efforts. * Demonstrated knowledge of risks management, including analysis of threats and vulnerabilities, control suitability, corrective actions, and monitoring * Practical experience with risk assessment tools and methodologies. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of developing and maintaining risk-related policies. * Familiarity with global and regional regulations, and ability to translate them into internal policies. * Proven ability to respond to and resolve incidents quickly and effectively. * Experience with incident analysis, resolution procedures, and related tools. * Hands-on experience in conducting and managing compliance audits of standards, frameworks, audit methodologies and best practices (e.g. NIST, CIS, PCI, HITECH, ISO 27001/2, SOC1, SOC2) * Experience with design and implementation of risk and security training programs. * Proficiency in assessing, selecting, deploying, and managing technologies and solutions. * Experience in cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure). * Experience with common security tools and solutions (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, CSPM, SSPM). * Track record of generating detailed risk reports that offer valuable insights and actionable recommendations. * Analytical mindset and ability to derive meaningful conclusions from complex data sets. * Demonstrated collaborative skills with a history of working effectively across diverse teams to ensure a cohesive approach to security, risk management and compliance. * Familiar with foundational elements of software development and cloud computing and standard approaches to securing them. * Project management skills to drive initiatives from start to finish, managing aspects of design, delivery, and control. ## Description * Risk Assessments & Management: Conduct regular information security risk assessments and assist in the development and updating of the company's risk register. * Policy Development & Maintenance: Collaborate with key stakeholders to draft, review, and update security and GRC-related policies and procedures. * Incident Response: Participate in incident response planning and execution. Analyze security breaches to identify root cause and recommend corrective actions. * Compliance Audits: Assist in the preparation and coordination of internal and external compliance audits. Manage evidence collection. Address findings and coordinate remediation efforts. * Security Awareness & Training: Contribute to the design and delivery of security awareness programs for staff. * Technical Solutions: Evaluate, recommend, approve, and implement security tools and solutions in line with the company's needs, architecture, and established patterns. * Continuous Monitoring: Monitor security access and firewall logs, investigate anomalies, and escalate security incidents. * Reporting: Generate regular security and GRC reports for senior management, highlighting trends, risks, and recommendations. * Collaboration: Work closely with IT, legal, and other departments to ensure aligned security and compliance efforts. * Vendor Management: Assists with vendor security reviews with a security, privacy and compliance lens. ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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