Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

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We are seeking a highly skilled Principal cybersecurity engineer to architect the development of our internal suite of Cybersecurity Risk Management and Automation tools. This role requires a rare blend of deep domain expertise in security risk and the technical ability to bridge the gap between high‑level strategy and robust software execution.

As a Principle engineer, you will serve as the primary visionary for how our risk data is structured, analyzed, and automated, acting as the bridge between the Cybersecurity Risk organization and our Engineering teams.

• 9+ Years of Experience building custom GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms.

• Software Engineering & Development:
  Demonstrable proficiency in Python, Go, or Java with a strong background in version control (Git), API design, and the ability to build complex PoCs for risk models.

• Full‑Lifecycle Engineering Governance:
  Proven mastery of the end‑to‑end SDLC, including the creation and oversight of comprehensive SRS documentation, Project Plans, and Product Backlogs to ensure architectural alignment from initial planning through to deployment and maintenance.

• Architectural & Quality Standards:
  Ability to define System Architectures, Data Models (ERDs), and API specifications while enforcing rigorous QA standards through formalized Test Plans, automated Build Scripts, and Production Operations manuals.

• Experience leading the technical roadmap for software engineering teams or data scientists without direct reporting authority (e.g., Lead, Principal, or Staff level experience).

• Technical Influence:
  Data & Automation Engineering:
  Validated proficiency in data pipeline logic, ELT/ETL processes, and data quality assurance, specifically as they apply to automating security telemetry.

• Strategic Technical Translation:
  Architect high‑level business and security “end‑states” into sophisticated process designs and technical specifications. You will own the translation of risk philosophy into the logic used by our engineering squads.

• Risk Domain Authority:
  Serve as the definitive Subject Matter Expert (SME) for defining risk metrics and calculation methodologies, specifically within:

• Enterprise Risk (ERM):
  Design and implement data‑driven risk frameworks (e.g., NIST, FAIR) through sophisticated automation.

• Third‑Party Risk (TPRM):
  Architect systems for automated due diligence, continuous monitoring, and assessment scoring for our vendor ecosystem.

• Cross‑Functional Influence:
  Champion security risk automation across the organization, mentoring junior engineers and influencing stakeholders on best practices for data‑driven risk modeling.

• Mastery of Cybersecurity Risk:
  Proven track record of designing and implementing Enterprise and Third‑Party Risk Management (TPRM) programs at scale.

• Architectural Design:
  Demonstrate ability to define complex security processes from scratch, translating them into technical user…