Lead Cloud Security Engineer in Tysons Corner

Lead established and ad hoc efforts to identify, validate, assess, and prioritize security risks. \n

Identify gaps in security requirements and guide teams in defining requirements and designing effective security controls. \n

Develop and implement strategies that promote consistent use of security controls across the enterprise. \n

Lead the operation and monitoring of security controls; review, triage, and prioritize control results. \n

Confirm that controls are operating effectively and coordinate resolution of control issues and discrepancies. \n

Evaluate and recommend security technologies, techniques, and tools. \n

Define, review, and promote information security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures. \n

Champion compliance with internal policies and external regulations and standards. \n

Lead process improvement initiatives and provide practical recommendations to improve security operations. \n

Mentor junior staff and provide leadership support, including backup coverage for management when needed. \n

Participate in external process improvement committees as a Quality Assurance representative. \n

Follow technology policies and comply with applicable security controls. \n

5-8+ years’ experience being a security engineer and at least 2-3 years’ experience in a lead role. someone already in a lead position is ideal candidate, * 5+ years of relevant information security or cloud security experience. \n

Deep technical knowledge of cloud security, architecture, and common cloud security risks. \n

Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Azure; experience with both is . \n

Experience leading security engineering, control implementation, cloud security, or compliance initiatives. \n

Ability to translate security requirements into practical architecture and controls. \n

Experience monitoring security controls, investigating findings, and coordinating remediation. \n

Strong communication and mentoring skills. \n