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# Security Engineer 4 - Lead

- **Company:** Centex
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Information Technology, Devsecops, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0daf291380344b58

## About the Role

Employment is subject to required background screening. Some assignments may require the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust determination or security clearance., * Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent directly relevant experience.

 * Seven or more years of cybersecurity or security engineering experience, including technical leadership of complex security work.
 * Deep knowledge of security architecture, identity, networks, endpoints, cloud, vulnerability management, incident response, and secure engineering.
 * Ability to lead risk-based decisions and produce clear technical and customer-facing documentation.

Preferred

 * Experience supporting federal, defense, CUI, classified, FedRAMP, or other regulated environments.
 * CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, Security+, cloud-security, or other role-relevant certification.
 * Experience with RMF authorization packages, security automation, zero trust, or DevSecOps.

## Description

* Design and review security architectures, trust boundaries, defensive controls, and secure integration patterns.
 * Engineer identity, endpoint, network, cloud, application, logging, vulnerability-management, and data-protection capabilities.
 * Lead technical risk assessments, threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, remediation planning, and security testing.
 * Support incident investigation, containment, recovery, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
 * Set engineering standards, review designs, mentor contributors, and coordinate security work across programs.
 * Support NIST, RMF, CMMC, FedRAMP, or contract-specific security documentation and evidence as applicable.

Why Join Centex Technologies

 * Join an established small business with more than 20 years of experience supporting customers and solving complex technology and mission needs.
 * Work remotely within the United States while contributing to meaningful customer outcomes.
 * Take ownership of complex work and collaborate directly with experienced technical and program professionals.

Work Arrangement

This is a remote U.S. position. Occasional travel or work outside normal hours may be required based on customer and program needs.