Lead CyberSecurity Engineer

Description

Interapt is developing a CyberSecurity team to support a high impact client engagement focused on cloud security operations, IT risk, and secure architecture. This team will work closely with lead and cross-functional client teams to implement technical security controls, support project-based risk reviews, and assist in establishing secure practices across the SDLC.

We are seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to drive secure solution design and execution across enterprise initiatives. You'll serve as a key advisor, partnering with cross-functional teams to embed security and privacy into every phase of the project lifecycle—from concept through delivery. In the role, you’ll influence architecture decisions, shape security controls, and guide teams through risk trade-offs and compliance alignment. If you're a proactive, business-savvy cybersecurity leader with a passion for enabling secure innovation, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with engineering and product teams to align security with business goals

Review architectures and assign tailored security and privacy requirements

Guide teams through risk assessments, control implementation, and validation

Influence vendor and product decisions with security priorities in mind

Track risk exceptions and security status across active projects

Identify security trends and recommend improvements

Drive functional goals and support governance of security standards

Requirements

6+ years in security architecture, operations, or engineering

Hands-on experience across key domains: data protection, network/app security, IAM

Experience with encryption (e.g., TLS, AES), remote access (e.g., VPN, ZTNA), and cloud security

Skilled in risk assessment, project scoping, and managing concurrent initiatives

Strong communication and cross-functional leadership

Preferred

Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CISA

Experience in telecom, consulting, or large enterprise environments

Familiarity with frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS), cloud/container security, and agile integration

*This role is not open to agency submissions or Corp-to-Corp partnerships. Direct Applicants Only!

**Due to the nature of this role, only U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders will be considered.

***At Interapt, we embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applicants from all walks of life. If you don’t meet every qualification on our list, don't let that stop you from applying. We're committed to investing in the right candidate, so if you're excited about this opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Interapt will not discriminate against applicants based on RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND GENDER IDENTITY), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR BECAUSE THEY ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON 40 YEARS OLD OR OLDER.