Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CDW is seeking a Lead Engineer – Security Engineering to lead security initiatives across multiple engineering teams and organizational stakeholders. The role focuses on designing and operationalizing security controls across cloud, application, data, and infrastructure environments while advancing secure software development, DevSecOps, vulnerability management, and data protection practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor security engineering teams responsible for building and supporting enterprise security solutions
- Design, implement, and operationalize security controls across cloud, application, data, and infrastructure environments
- Partner with engineering, architecture, and business teams to identify risks and implement effective security solutions
- Drive adoption of secure software development practices and influence security standards across the organization
- Provide technical leadership in modern security engineering disciplines, including DevSecOps, cloud-native security, vulnerability management, and data protection
- Evaluate emerging technologies, enhancements, and platform upgrades while helping shape the security roadmap
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that streamline operations, reduce risk, and improve security effectiveness
- Establish and track key security KPIs, including vulnerability remediation, control effectiveness, security posture, and operational performance
- Serve as a trusted advisor on complex security engineering challenges and strategic initiatives
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Software Engineering, Application Security, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of experience leading technical teams, engineering initiatives, or security programs
- Strong expertise in: Secure Software Development (SSDLC) Vulnerability Management Cloud Security Data Security Application Security DevSecOps and CI/CD Security
- Experience implementing secure APIs, authentication and authorization frameworks, encryption solutions, and threat modeling practices
- Deep understanding of security controls, compliance requirements, and secure engineering best practices
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments and Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Experience managing and improving security KPIs and operational metrics
- Hands-on experience with enterprise security platforms such as:
- IAM (Identity & Access Management)
- SIEM
- Vulnerability Management Solutions
- Cloud Security Platforms
- Experience owning and supporting production systems from a security and reliability perspective
- Experience conducting post-incident reviews and driving long-term corrective actions
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CCSP, GSEC, GIAC, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or similar certifications
Benefits
- Remote
- Contract to Hire
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