Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

# Lead Cybersecurity EngineerLead Cybersecurity EngineerSalary$170000 - $200000LocationJersey City, NJ, USAContractPermanentIndustryTechnology---ContactLiam Schmidtliam.schmidt@oliverjames.com**Job Title: Lead Cybersecurity Engineer****Location: Jersey City, NJ – hybrid onsite****Salary Range: $170,000 to $200,000****\*\*No Third Parties\*\***We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to play a critical role in safeguarding our enterprise technology environment. This position will own the design, deployment, and ongoing improvement of security controls across networks, systems, endpoints, data platforms, cloud services, assess cyber risk, implement modern security solutions, and collaborate closely with infrastructure and application teams to ensure security is embedded across all technology initiatives.**Key Responsibilities*** Architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise security controls across on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, virtualized environments, and cloud platforms.* Drive the development and execution of cybersecurity initiatives aligned with industry standards such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and established risk management practices.* Conduct threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and risk evaluations, translating findings into actionable remediation plans.* Implement and support Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.* Serve as the primary escalation point for alerts and incidents from Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers, coordinating investigation and response efforts.* Monitor, manage, and improve endpoint protection, antivirus, EDR, patching, and vulnerability management programs.* Provide clear and timely updates to leadership regarding security posture, incidents, and risk trends.* Evaluate and recommend new security tools, platforms, and third-party solutions to enhance the organization’s security capabilities.* Partner with application and infrastructure teams to ensure adherence to security standards, data protection requirements, and secure design principles.* Contribute as a subject-matter expert to infrastructure and cloud-related projects with a strong security focus.* Develop and maintain security architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and operational procedures.**Required Skills*** Minimum of 5 years supporting large-scale Microsoft Windows environments.* At least 5 years of experience in a cybersecurity-focused role such as Security Engineer, SOC Engineer, or similar.* Extensive hands-on experience supporting and securing complex enterprise environments, including networks, servers, applications, storage, and cloud platforms.* Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure security architecture and cloud security best practices.* Experience with infrastructure and security monitoring tools (e.g., DataDog, ThousandEyes, Netwrix) and Zero Trust concepts and technologies such as Zscaler or ZTNA solutions.* Advanced understanding of Active Directory, Microsoft 365 (Teams, Intune, SharePoint), Windows Server, DNS, SSL/TLS, virtualization, and endpoint operating systems.* Working knowledge of Exchange / Exchange Online and email security platforms such as Microsoft Defender or Proofpoint.* Familiarity with Cisco security technologies including firewalls, ISE, and Umbrella.* Ability to develop and maintain scripts, particularly using PowerShell, to automate security and administrative tasks.* Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection, and firewall platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sourcefire, or similar).**Education*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).**Certifications*** CISSP* CompTIA Security+* Certified NIST Cybersecurity Framework Professional* Microsoft Azure, Network, or Windows intermediate/associate-level certifications #J-18808-Ljbffr