CyberSecurity Engineer

Job Description

Lead Strategic Cybersecurity Initiatives. Protect What Matters Most.

Are you ready to drive security on a global scale? AlediumHR is looking for a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to lead complex initiatives, align cross-functional programs, and deliver executive-level insights that shape the future of cybersecurity for one of our renowned manufacturing clients.

This isn't just a technical role; it's a leadership opportunity to orchestrate enterprise-wide security strategies, directly impact decision-making at the highest levels, and build an adaptive, future-ready security posture.

If you're passionate about combining deep technical expertise with strategic leadership and you're ready to drive security transformation, this role is for you.

What You'll Be Rocking:

Lead Major Cyber Projects: Own high-impact, multi-year initiatives like data loss prevention and advanced threat detection, ensuring successful execution aligned with business goals.

Align Programs Across Teams: Create unified roadmaps that connect Cyber Risk, Operations, Compliance, and Threat Intelligence into a powerful, integrated security strategy.

Deliver Executive Insights: Build and present executive dashboards and board-level reports that turn complex cyber risks into clear, business-focused insights.

Enhance Risk and Vulnerability Management: Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, integrate data scanning and protection strategies, and drive mitigation efforts in line with NIST CSF and ISO 27001.

Strengthen Incident Response: Partner with the SOC to optimize detection and response capabilities, including leveraging automation and orchestration tools.

Shape the Future of Cybersecurity: Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps, bring in emerging technologies like AI/ML and big data analytics, and enhance global threat intelligence.

Champion Collaboration: Serve as the key link between IT, external vendors, governance officers, and business leaders to ensure security programs drive real business value.

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Monitor emerging threats and technologies, provide proactive guidance, and integrate intelligence feeds into enterprise control frameworks.

Continuously Improve: Lead post-incident reviews, apply lessons learned, and refine security strategies to reduce risk and increase resilience over time.

What You Bring to the Table:

Proven success leading large, complex cybersecurity projects across multiple domains.

Strong background in risk management and compliance frameworks like NIST CSF and ISO 27001.

Hands-on expertise with advanced threat detection, data loss prevention (DLP), and SIEM tools.

Deep incident response knowledge from forensic analysis to automated response playbooks.

Experience architecting enterprise security ecosystems, including integration of big data and advanced analytics platforms.

Skilled in policy development and operational frameworks that unify teams, tools, and strategies.

Ability to build trust and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams internally and externally.

Strong communicator with a proven ability to translate technical cybersecurity topics into executive-friendly language and drive informed decision-making.

Qualifications You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Cybersecurity, Information Science, Computer Science, or related field.

10+ years of cybersecurity experience combining strategic leadership and hands-on technical execution.

Demonstrated business and financial acumen, including managing cybersecurity budgets and large-scale initiatives.

Experience coordinating global and remote teams across multiple time zones.

Passion for continuous improvement and staying current on cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.

Why You'll Love It There:

High visibility: Direct access to executive leadership and influence at the board level.

True ownership: Lead major initiatives that shape the future of cybersecurity.

Global impact: Protect critical assets across a dynamic, innovative enterprise.

Career growth: Drive transformation and expand your leadership footprint.

Forward-thinking: Work at the intersection of cybersecurity, big data, AI, and advanced analytics.

Location: Remote (with occasional travel as needed)

Ready to be the strategic cybersecurity leader who makes an enterprise-wide impact?

Full-time

Fully remote