Lead Cybersecurity Specialist

Minneapolis

Sunday, 14 June 2026

Cloud Security & Architecture Ensure the implementation and governance of secure cloud architectures across platforms. Continue development, enforcement, and governance of cyber security controls (including identity, access management, and workload protection). Partner with engineering teams to embed security into cloud-native development and DevOps processes (Dev. Sec. Ops). Enterprise Risk Management Evolve the organization's security risk management program. Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and control evaluations. Translate technical risks into business impact and present recommendations to senior leadership. Security Engineering & Automation Develop and maintain advanced automation frameworks and scripts to improve detection, response, and compliance capabilities. Lead efforts to integrate security tooling (SIEM, EDR, CSPM, etc.) into a cohesive security ecosystem. Threat Detection & Incident Response Oversee monitoring and detection strategies across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments. Lead incident response efforts, including triage, containment, root cause analysis, and post-incident improvements. Drive continuous improvement of detection use cases and response playbooks. Vulnerability Management & Offensive Security Lead vulnerability management lifecycle, including scanning, prioritization, and remediation strategies. Coordinate perform penetration testing and adversary simulations. Provide expert guidance on remediation and risk prioritization. Governance, Compliance & Security Strategy Support and help shape governance, risk, and compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC 2). Lead security assessments, audits, and third-party risk reviews. Contribute to long-term cybersecurity strategy, roadmap planning, and security metrics reporting. Leadership & Collaboration Act as a technical mentor and escalation point for junior analysts and engineers. Oversee the career development of security team members Collaborate with IT, engineering, and business stakeholders to align security initiatives with organizational goals. Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends, bringing proactive recommendations to leadership. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrated progression into senior or lead responsibilities. Deep expertise in cloud security, network security, and enterprise security architecture. Strong experience with security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/ IPS, firewalls, and encryption. Proven experience in risk management, incident response, and vulnerability management. Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and security engineering. Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or GIAC. Experience leading security initiatives or small teams. Compensation: $125 k-$165 k, depending on experience #LI-JS 1 #LI-Remote

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