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Lead Security Engineer
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listed on 2026-09-30
Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listing for:
Ladders
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-09-30
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
For our client, we are seeking a Lead Security Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.
This role will own core security engineering initiatives that protect the company’s systems, support audit readiness, and strengthen operational resilience. The position partners closely with Dev Ops, compliance, and business stakeholders to translate security risk into practical controls and clear decision-making. It is well suited for someone who can balance hands‑on technical execution with policy development and cross‑functional influence in a fast‑moving environment.
Location:
Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annually
Responsibilities- Lead the Secure SDLC process, including dependency scanning and coordinating penetration tests
- Collaborate with Dev Ops to enhance IAM and network security
- Develop and maintain security policies and risk assessments, justified to stakeholders
- Manage security questionnaires and vendor risk assessments for third‑party compliance
- Oversee endpoint management and security hygiene practices
- Direct the SOC 2 Type II process from design to auditor interaction
- Establish and lead incident response planning and simulations
- 5+ years in security engineering, covering appsec, cloud security, and compliance
- Strong coding skills, with the ability to read and write scripts and configure cloud controls independently
- Experience leading or significantly contributing to SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audits
- Proven track record responding to enterprise‑level security reviews, especially in financial services
- Excellent written communication skills to convey complex security issues clearly
- Ability to assess risk proportionality relevant to the company’s scale
- Equity options in the company
- Sponsored 401(k) retirement plan
- Parental leave policy
- Fully paid health, vision, and dental insurance
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- Remote work and lifestyle stipends
- Twice‑yearly company retreats
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