Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

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Position Overview :

We're looking for a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to drive the design, implementation, and automation of advanced security controls across our enterprise. This role will help shape our Zero Trust and Secure Service Edge (SSE) strategy, partner closely with software and infrastructure teams, and ensure our technology environment remains resilient, scalable, and secure.

The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on technical expertise with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement. You'll work at the intersection of security engineering, cloud architecture, and automation to help us stay ahead of evolving threats.

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade security solutions aligned with Zero Trust and SSE principles.
• Lead development and automation of security controls using Python, REST APIs, and modern DevOps pipelines (CI / CD, IaC, SOAR).
• Engineer integrations between security platforms, infrastructure, and applications to improve visibility, detection, and response capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (infrastructure, software, IAM, DevOps) to embed security into architecture and development workflows.
• Manage and optimize SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, and DLP platforms.
• Support configuration and governance of IAM and PIM platforms (Entra ID, Okta, CyberArk, Auth0).
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating, deploying, and tuning Zero Trust and SSE platforms (Cloudflare, Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks).
• Drive continuous improvement in automation, detection engineering, and response playbooks.
• Contribute to compliance initiatives (PCI DSS, SOX, NIST, CIS 18) through engineering, documentation, and evidence collection.
• Research and prototype the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering for cybersecurity automation and analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to security standards, processes, and technical documentation.

Job Qualifications :

Zero Trust methodologies and SSE platforms (Cloudflare, Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks)

DevOps methodologies and principles

Certifications

CISSP, CCSP, OSCP

Location Requirement :

This role is located in Tempe, Arizona. This position is required to be in office 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs); Fridays are optional remote work days.

Key Result Areas (KRAs) :

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Implementation & Optimization

Objective : Establish a unified, cloud-delivered security and networking architecture to protect users, devices, and applications across our HQ and Shops :

Microsoft Security Ecosystem Integration

Objective : Maximize protection and ROI from the Microsoft 365 E5 and Entra security stack :

Security Automation and AI-driven Operations

Objective : Leverage AI and automation to streamline detection, response, and compliance workflows :

Zero Trust Maturity Advancement

Objective : Achieve a measurable increase in Zero Trust maturity across identity, device, application, and data layers :

Skills :

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to collaborate in-person with occasional impromptu in-person meetings

Compensation : DOE

If you like wild growth and working in a unique and fun environment, surrounded by positive community, you'll enjoy your career with us!