Lead Information Security Engineer

Lead Information Security Engineer

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Lead Information Security Engineer for a 6-month on-site position located in McLean, VA or Plano, TX. This is a contract to hire opportunity.

This role will lead cutting-edge security initiatives for a Major Financial Institution. The ideal candidate will have a passion for engineering and automation, focusing on privileged access management (PAM), credential management, and endpoint security technologies. The position involves advanced troubleshooting and participation in a monthly on-call rotation to safeguard the organization's digital landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance endpoint security technology administration and monitoring
• Balance technical and business requirements for privileged access management
• Align design efforts with zero-trust strategies and architectural standards
• Mentor team members for engagement and growth
• Establish best practices for PAM and credential management systems
• Adopt an automation-first mindset to identify and delegate tasks for efficiency gains and automation
• Track project milestones and communicate with leadership using Jira
• Ensure solutions comply with regulatory requirements like NIST
• Design scalable solutions for highly regulated environments
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with security standards
• Develop proactive solutions to mitigate risks and protect against threats
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed security into solutions without compromising user experience
• Evaluate, select, and implement new security technologies with senior leadership

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of IT experience, specializing in privileged access and credential management in large enterprises
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with PAM, credential management, and privileged access solutions
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Ansible, Python scripting, and Automation
• Expertise in Just-In-Time entitlements and zero-standing privileges
• Knowledge of malware protection and endpoint technologies
• Experience with identity lifecycle management tools and SEIM configuration and management
• Proficient with Windows, Linux, databases, and mainframes
• Experience with PAM in hybrid/multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Knowledge of AWS security, CloudFormation Templates, firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation
• Strong troubleshooting skills for Windows and networking
• Ability to prioritize work independently and provide clear updates
• Experience supporting encryption and security appliances
• Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with CyberArk
• Relevant security certifications
• Knowledge of AI and Machine Learning
• Excellent collaborator and partner
• Innovative and comfortable with change
• Ability to quickly grasp new technologies
• Proactive with a focus on security and customer satisfaction
• Enjoys tackling challenges with creative solutions

Pay rate range: $70.47 - $86.85