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# Lead Cloud Information Security Engineer

- **Company:** ConsultNet
- **Location:** Potomac, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Security, Software Engineering
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-cloud-information-security-engineer-rockville-md--a14ca346-ccc9-4706-8b22-7e14e48c1f4e

## About the Role

Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Establish Priorities, Enterprise Protection, Technical Leadership, Security Architecture, Risk Management, Security Compliance, The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on security expertise with the ability to influence security strategy, partner across technical and business teams, improve processes, and mentor junior team members., * Extensive experience in information security, cybersecurity, security engineering, or a related discipline.

 * Strong knowledge of security risk assessment, security architecture, and control design.
 * Experience implementing, operating, and monitoring enterprise security controls.
 * Strong understanding of security governance, risk, and compliance practices.
 * Experience developing or implementing information security policies, standards, and procedures.
 * Ability to analyze security findings, prioritize risk, and drive remediation efforts.
 * Experience evaluating security technologies and recommending appropriate solutions.
 * Strong understanding of security and technology industry standards and best practices.
 * Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and mentor junior team members.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical, business, and leadership teams., * Experience working in a highly regulated or security-sensitive enterprise environment.
 * Knowledge of established cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and security control standards.
 * Experience supporting enterprise-wide security programs and large-scale technology environments.
 * Relevant information security certifications are a plus.

## Description

Security Risk & Architecture

 * Lead efforts to identify, validate, assess, and prioritize information security risks.
 * Identify gaps in security requirements and work with stakeholders to define appropriate security requirements and controls.
 * Contribute to the architecture and design of security solutions and controls.
 * Develop strategies that promote consistent implementation and use of security controls across the enterprise.
 * Evaluate and recommend new security technologies, tools, techniques, and security practices.

Security Controls & Monitoring

 * Lead the implementation, operation, and monitoring of enterprise security controls.
 * Establish strategies and processes for effective security control monitoring.
 * Assess control effectiveness and identify operational gaps or discrepancies.
 * Review, triage, and prioritize security control findings and alerts.
 * Drive appropriate remediation activities to resolve identified security issues.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

 * Lead the development, review, and adoption of information security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
 * Promote compliance with internal security requirements as well as applicable external regulations and industry standards.
 * Establish approaches for monitoring and enforcing security compliance.
 * Partner with technology and business teams to ensure security requirements are incorporated into technology solutions and operational processes.
 * Maintain adherence to organizational technology policies and security controls.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

 * Lead and participate in security and technology process-improvement initiatives.
 * Identify opportunities to strengthen security processes, controls, and operating practices.
 * Provide guidance and mentorship to junior security professionals.
 * Represent information security and quality assurance perspectives in cross-functional initiatives and committees.
 * Provide leadership coverage and support as needed.
 * Ensure security-related deliverables meet established quality and security standards.