Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Looking to own an end-to-end security architecture for a dynamic, multi-entity enterprise? A premier organization in the Metro Atlanta area is hiring a hands‑on Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to drive strategic defense, secure cloud infrastructure, and lead incident response.

• Architect, build, own, and scale enterprise security across IR, Digital Forensics, EDR, Zero Trust, Network, and Data Governance.
• Direct complex incident response investigations, root-cause analyses, and playbook development.
• Secure MS Azure cloud infrastructure, container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes), and virtualization (VMware).
• Execute threat hunting, purple teaming, and adversary emulation to validate controls.
• Oversee vulnerability management, NIST-aligned risk reporting, and MSSP vendor SLAs.
• Mentor engineering talent and communicate risk strategies directly to executive leadership.

• 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity engineering
• Hands‑on technical leadership expertise in architecting, building, and owning tools and solutions across EDR, IR, Digital Forensics, Zero Trust, and Data Governance.
• Deep technical mastery of cloud security and enterprise virtualization.
• Working knowledge of security frameworks (NIST CSF/800-53, CIS Controls, ISO 27001).
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  CISSP, GIAC (GCIH, GCFA), CCSP, CISM, or OSCP.

• Setup:
  Full-time, Direct-Hire | Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) in Metro Atlanta, GA.
• Benefits:
  Competitive base salary + annual bonus, 401(k) match, paid parental leave, educational assistance, etc.
• Eligibility: US Work Authorization required (no sponsorship available).

Ready to elevate your impact and shape enterprise defense?

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