{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a982cdcf44f705f4d4c87fbd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a982cdcf44f705f4d4c87fbd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a982cdcf44f705f4d4c87fbd","title":"Lead Cloud Information Security Engineer","description":"Job Description\n\nTitle : Lead Information Security Engineer\r\nLocation: DC Metro Area\r\nTarget Start Date :ASAP\r\nType : contract\r\nPayRate : DOE\r\nWe are seeking an experiencedLead Information Security Engineerto provide technical leadership across enterprise security risk management, security controls, compliance, and security architecture. This role will help identify and prioritize security risks, define security requirements, design and implement effective controls, and ensure those controls continue to operate as intended.\r\nThe ideal candidate combines strong hands-on security expertise with the ability to influence security strategy, partner across technical and business teams, improve processes, and mentor junior team members.\r\nKey ResponsibilitiesSecurity Risk & Architecture\r\nLead efforts to identify, validate, assess, and prioritize information security risks.\r\nIdentify gaps in security requirements and work with stakeholders to define appropriate security requirements and controls.\r\nContribute to the architecture and design of security solutions and controls.\r\nDevelop strategies that promote consistent implementation and use of security controls across the enterprise.\r\nEvaluate and recommend new security technologies, tools, techniques, and security practices.\r\nSecurity Controls & Monitoring\r\nLead the implementation, operation, and monitoring of enterprise security controls.\r\nEstablish strategies and processes for effective security control monitoring.\r\nAssess control effectiveness and identify operational gaps or discrepancies.\r\nReview, triage, and prioritize security control findings and alerts.\r\nDrive appropriate remediation activities to resolve identified security issues.\r\nGovernance, Risk & Compliance\r\nLead the development, review, and adoption of information security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.\r\nPromote compliance with internal security requirements as well as applicable external regulations and industry standards.\r\nEstablish approaches for monitoring and enforcing security compliance.\r\nPartner with technology and business teams to ensure security requirements are incorporated into technology solutions and operational processes.\r\nMaintain adherence to organizational technology policies and security controls.\r\nLeadership & Continuous Improvement\r\nLead and participate in security and technology process-improvement initiatives.\r\nIdentify opportunities to strengthen security processes, controls, and operating practices.\r\nProvide guidance and mentorship to junior security professionals.\r\nRepresent information security and quality assurance perspectives in cross-functional initiatives and committees.\r\nProvide leadership coverage and support as needed.\r\nEnsure security-related deliverables meet established quality and security standards.\r\nQualificationsExtensive experience in information security, cybersecurity, security engineering, or a related discipline.\r\nStrong knowledge of security risk assessment, security architecture, and control design.\r\nExperience implementing, operating, and monitoring enterprise security controls.\r\nStrong understanding of security governance, risk, and compliance practices.\r\nExperience developing or implementing information security policies, standards, and procedures.\r\nAbility to analyze security findings, prioritize risk, and drive remediation efforts.\r\nExperience evaluating security technologies and recommending appropriate solutions.\r\nStrong understanding of security and technology industry standards and best practices.\r\nDemonstrated ability to lead initiatives and mentor junior team members.\r\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical, business, and leadership teams.\r\nPreferred QualificationsExperience working in a highly regulated or security-sensitive enterprise environment.\r\nKnowledge of established cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and security control standards.\r\nExperience supporting enterprise-wide security programs and large-scale technology environments.\r\nRelevant information security certifications are a plus.Welcome to ConsultNet, a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions. Our expertise spans across project services, contract-to-hire, direct search, and managed services onshore, nearshore, and hybrid. For over 25 years, we have connected thousands of consultants with meaningful roles through a personal, communication-driven approach, partnering with a diverse client base to build high-performing teams and create lasting impact. Our comprehensive service offerings cover a wide range of technology and engineering positions across key markets nationwide. Learn more atwww.consultnet.com.\r\nWe champion equality and inclusivity, proudly supporting an Equal Opportunity Employer policy. We welcome applicants regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other status protected by law.","company":"Consultnet","rawCompany":"consultnet","city":"Derwood","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-01T01:09:18.694Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Cloud Information Security Engineer","description":"Job Description\n\nTitle : Lead Information Security Engineer\r\nLocation: DC Metro Area\r\nTarget Start Date :ASAP\r\nType : contract\r\nPayRate : DOE\r\nWe are seeking an experiencedLead Information Security Engineerto provide technical leadership across enterprise security risk management, security controls, compliance, and security architecture. This role will help identify and prioritize security risks, define security requirements, design and implement effective controls, and ensure those controls continue to operate as intended.\r\nThe ideal candidate combines strong hands-on security expertise with the ability to influence security strategy, partner across technical and business teams, improve processes, and mentor junior team members.\r\nKey ResponsibilitiesSecurity Risk & Architecture\r\nLead efforts to identify, validate, assess, and prioritize information security risks.\r\nIdentify gaps in security requirements and work with stakeholders to define appropriate security requirements and controls.\r\nContribute to the architecture and design of security solutions and controls.\r\nDevelop strategies that promote consistent implementation and use of security controls across the enterprise.\r\nEvaluate and recommend new security technologies, tools, techniques, and security practices.\r\nSecurity Controls & Monitoring\r\nLead the implementation, operation, and monitoring of enterprise security controls.\r\nEstablish strategies and processes for effective security control monitoring.\r\nAssess control effectiveness and identify operational gaps or discrepancies.\r\nReview, triage, and prioritize security control findings and alerts.\r\nDrive appropriate remediation activities to resolve identified security issues.\r\nGovernance, Risk & Compliance\r\nLead the development, review, and adoption of information security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.\r\nPromote compliance with internal security requirements as well as applicable external regulations and industry standards.\r\nEstablish approaches for monitoring and enforcing security compliance.\r\nPartner with technology and business teams to ensure security requirements are incorporated into technology solutions and operational processes.\r\nMaintain adherence to organizational technology policies and security controls.\r\nLeadership & Continuous Improvement\r\nLead and participate in security and technology process-improvement initiatives.\r\nIdentify opportunities to strengthen security processes, controls, and operating practices.\r\nProvide guidance and mentorship to junior security professionals.\r\nRepresent information security and quality assurance perspectives in cross-functional initiatives and committees.\r\nProvide leadership coverage and support as needed.\r\nEnsure security-related deliverables meet established quality and security standards.\r\nQualificationsExtensive experience in information security, cybersecurity, security engineering, or a related discipline.\r\nStrong knowledge of security risk assessment, security architecture, and control design.\r\nExperience implementing, operating, and monitoring enterprise security controls.\r\nStrong understanding of security governance, risk, and compliance practices.\r\nExperience developing or implementing information security policies, standards, and procedures.\r\nAbility to analyze security findings, prioritize risk, and drive remediation efforts.\r\nExperience evaluating security technologies and recommending appropriate solutions.\r\nStrong understanding of security and technology industry standards and best practices.\r\nDemonstrated ability to lead initiatives and mentor junior team members.\r\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical, business, and leadership teams.\r\nPreferred QualificationsExperience working in a highly regulated or security-sensitive enterprise environment.\r\nKnowledge of established cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and security control standards.\r\nExperience supporting enterprise-wide security programs and large-scale technology environments.\r\nRelevant information security certifications are a plus.Welcome to ConsultNet, a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions. 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