Lead Security Engineer

About the job

A leading national homebuilding company seeks a Lead Security Engineer to design and deliver the organization’s security systems and protect its technology, data, and users. This hands-on role focuses on configuring and optimizing security tools across vulnerability management, email security, firewalls, Zero Trust, and privileged access. This requires 5 days per week onsite in Reston, VA.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and improve enterprise security platforms and controls.
• Develop security configurations, standards, baselines, and operational documentation.
• Lead vulnerability management, including prioritization, remediation coordination, and validation.
• Assess security designs and products, recommending solutions that meet business and technical needs.
• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and operations teams to integrate security into technology environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise security engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with vulnerability management, firewalls, email security, or Zero Trust.
• Familiarity with identity and cloud security in Microsoft environments.
• Strong networking, operating systems, and data center fundamentals.
• Ability to assess security products, set configurations, and support operational teams.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Reston, VA

Desired Skills & Experience

• Security certification, such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or a relevant cloud or product certification.
• Experience supporting operational technology (OT) or partnering with operations teams.
• Experience evaluating security products and recommending solutions based on technical and business needs

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