Cybersecurity Lead Engineer

Job Title: Cybersecurity Lead Engineer

Job Type: Contract-to-hire

Contract Duration: 6-months, contract-to-hire

Worksite Location: 4-days onsite in Downtown Dallas, TX (1-day remote)

Hourly Compensation: $55.00 - 65.00 / hour (W2), based on experience-level and credentials

Salary Conversion Target: $120,000 - $130,000 full benefits including a 401K match plan

Vaco is not seeking third-party support to fill this opportunity.

Vaco is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Lead Engineer, or a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer that is seeking to advance their career path for a multi-brand client located in Downtown Dallas, TX. This is an exciting opportunity in which our client is building out their Information Security Practice in which you will a key contributor to establishing InfoSec policies and procedures, governance, and tool selection across their family of brands. This resource will work in a shared IT and InfoSec service model, collaborating with cross functional teams and business leaders. If you have experience working in the MSP space, or supporting multi-brand, shared service model organizations, this opportunity would be ideal for you. This resource will be required to work onsite 4-days per week in Downtown Dallas, TX, with allowance to work 1-day remotely. Candidates must also be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States, as our client is unable to sponsor at this time.

Job Scope:

• Administer and update security technologies and tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanners.


• Analyze security alerts and threat data from multiple sources to identify potential risks and assess their impact on operations.


• Collaborate with internal IT teams, senior leadership, and external security vendors to integrate and ensure robust security measures, investigate security incidents, and implement effective remediation strategies while supporting business continuity across a multi-brand environment.


• Develop, execute, and maintain incident response plans, and cybersecurity support activities, responding swiftly to contain and mitigate cybersecurity threats.


• Oversee post-incident activities, including tracking lessons learned and making improvements to infrastructure for enhanced security.


• Provide oversight of the company's cybersecurity functions, including managing internal security protocols and working with key external partners.


• Proactively manage risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance related to system security, ensuring alignment with security configurations, policies, and guidelines.


• Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and frameworks.


• Lead the investigation and resolution of cybersecurity incidents, including breaches and attacks.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security/Assurance, or a related discipline.


• Over 7 years of experience working with cybersecurity technologies, including firewalls, SIEM, endpoint protection, and intrusion detection systems.


• 3-5 years of hands-on experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), with expertise in cloud-native security tools and best practices.


• Extensive knowledge of regulatory standards and frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and PCI-DSS, and a proven track record in conducting compliance audits and reporting.


• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills, capable of making sound decisions in high-pressure situations.


• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines.


• Excellent communication skills, both technical and business-focused, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience with Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution platforms, strongly preferred.


• Prior experience working for a Managed Service Provider (MSP), multi-brand organization, or start-up organization is a strong plus!


• Prior experience working with Meraki products preferred.


• 2 years of experience functioning as a Team Lead, mentoring, coaching, and developing Information Security Analysts, and Engineers across InfoSec and Cybersecurity best practices (strongly preferred)


• Professional IT and/or InfoSec / Cybersecurity certifications such as Security , CISM, CRISC, CISA, CISSP or equivalent (strongly preferred).

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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