Technology

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Software People, Inc.Richmond, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 12, 2026

Why this role stands out

Seize this opportunity to lead critical cybersecurity initiatives and drive impactful security operations within a reputable technology firm, offering a hybrid work model for enhanced flexibility. If you're a skilled cybersecurity professional eager to develop your leadership capabilities and contribute to a secure digital future, this role is an excellent next step in your career journey. Apply today to explore this exciting prospect!

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeHybrid

LocationRichmond, VA, United States

Posted1 week ago

Job description

Hi,

I hope you're doing well. My name is Srikanth, and I'm a Senior Technical Recruiter at Software People Inc. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer position located in Richmond, VA (Hybrid), and I believe your experience could be a great fit for the role.

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Key Responsibilities:

Lead cybersecurity efforts to assist the CIO in planning and implementing initiatives, managing vulnerabilities, security operations, and incidents across the IT team.
Respond to threats, ensure compliance, and manage security threats with ITD and IS professionals.
Oversee the daily management of security activities alongside IS and IT teams, including regular reporting to the CIO.
Monitor events, logs, and anomalies, and assist in managing future architecture designs to ensure data capture is sufficient for monitoring security.
Oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC), including security monitoring tools and managing staff.

While a CISSP or CISM certification would be beneficial, they are not mandatory for the role.

This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with an open rate.

If you are interested or would like to learn more about the role, please feel free to reach out to me directly at or give me a call at .

I look forward to hearing from you soon!