Lead Cybersecurity Specialist

Legence

. Advance Legence’s overall security posture through architecture, risk strategy, security controls, and cross-functional leadership .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud security, risk management, and incident response while leading teams to enhance cybersecurity posture through strategic initiatives and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in developing automation frameworks and integrating security tools to support organizational goals.

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Cloud SecurityRisk ManagementIncident ResponseSIEM IntegrationCybersecurity Leadership

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityCloud Security ArchitectureVulnerability ManagementScriptingAutomationThreat ModelingSecurity ControlsIdentity Access ManagementDevSecOpsNetwork Security

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

SIEMEDRIDS/IPSFirewallsEncryptionCSPMAutomation FrameworksSecurity Ecosystem IntegrationMonitoring ToolsIncident Response Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCCSPGIAC

Industry Keywords

NISTISO 27001CISGovernance Risk ComplianceSecurity AssessmentsThird-Party Risk ReviewsEmerging ThreatsCybersecurity StrategySecurity MetricsCompliance Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFirewallsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance Legence’s overall security posture through architecture, risk strategy, security controls, and cross-functional leadership
Lead a team of cyber analysts and provide team leadership, mentoring, escalation support, and career development
Implement and govern secure cloud architectures across platforms
Develop, enforce, and govern cybersecurity controls, including identity, access management, and workload protection
Partner with engineering teams to embed security into cloud-native development and DevOps processes through DevSecOps
Evolve the security risk management program and conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and control evaluations
Translate technical risks into business impact and present recommendations to senior leadership
Develop and maintain automation frameworks and scripts to improve detection, response, and compliance
Integrate SIEM, EDR, CSPM, and other security tooling into a cohesive security ecosystem
Oversee monitoring and detection strategies across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments
Lead incident response, including triage, containment, root cause analysis, and post-incident improvements
Improve detection use cases and response playbooks
Lead vulnerability management, including scanning, prioritization, and remediation strategies
Coordinate penetration testing and adversary simulations
Support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, including NIST, ISO, and SOC 2
Lead security assessments, audits, and third-party risk reviews
Contribute to cybersecurity strategy, roadmap planning, and security metrics reporting
Collaborate with IT, engineering, and business stakeholders to align security initiatives with organizational goals
Monitor emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends and provide proactive recommendations to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Location: Remote, United States; near a Legence office preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrated progression into senior or lead responsibilities
Deep expertise in cloud security, network security, and enterprise security architecture
Strong experience with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and encryption
Proven experience in risk management, incident response, and vulnerability management
Proficiency in scripting or programming, such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash, for automation and security engineering
Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or GIAC preferred
Experience leading security initiatives or small teams preferred