Security Lead – Government

AT&T

. Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's enterprise security strategy, plans, policies, standards, and procedures.

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeCocoa • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $128,300 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and implementing enterprise security strategies, policies, and procedures, with a strong focus on compliance with federal regulations and industry standards. Proven leadership in managing security teams and operations within government and highly regulated environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise Security ManagementNIST FIPS-199 ComplianceSecurity Team LeadershipCISSP CertificationGovernment Security Operations

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Security Strategy DevelopmentSecurity Policy ImplementationRisk Mitigation StrategiesCompliance ManagementSecurity Operations ManagementPerformance ManagementThreat EvaluationOperational Objectives EstablishmentTask ManagementSecurity Standards Enforcement

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationCollaborationGuidance

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCPPSecurity+

Industry Keywords

Federal RegulationsGovernment Enterprise NetworkNational Security SystemsCritical InfrastructureDefense and Intelligence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's enterprise security strategy, plans, policies, standards, and procedures.
Provide leadership, guidance, mentoring, and performance management for security staff.
Establish and enforce security work standards, processes, and operational objectives.
Assign resources, establish priorities, schedule activities, and review work products to ensure mission success.
Disseminate organizational security policies, purposes, objectives, and goals throughout the workforce.
Manage compliance with applicable federal regulations, contractual requirements, organizational policies, and industry standards.
Oversee reporting, accounting, task management, and administrative functions supporting security operations.
Evaluate emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with government security directives, regulations, and contractual requirements.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, business partners, and external stakeholders.
Serve as the primary security liaison between the organization and customer organizations.
Coordinate security operations across multiple functional areas and stakeholder organizations.
Ensure timely completion of security tasks, deliverables, reports, and contractual requirements.
Provide strategic and operational recommendations to senior leadership regarding security matters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Customer Specific Clearances (#clearable)
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Engineering, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise security management, security operations, security engineering, or related security disciplines.
At least 10 years’ experience in the security management of a Government enterprise network.
At least 5 of those 10 years associated with security management of NIST FIPS-199 Moderate or High systems or National Security Systems as defined in NIST SP 800-59.
Demonstrated experience leading and managing security teams in complex operational environments.
Experience developing and implementing enterprise security strategies, policies, and procedures.
Experience supporting government, defense, intelligence, critical infrastructure, or highly regulated environments preferred.
One or more desired certifications: CISSP, CISM, CPP, Security+ or equivalent DoD-approved certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone