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Principal Information Security Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Mon, Nov 09, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading critical security programs, the full-time remote Principal Information Security Engineer will advance the enterprise cybersecurity risk and governance strategy, focusing on third-party risk assessments, NIST Cybersecurity Framework transformation, and external security posture management.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead enterprise cybersecurity risk assessments and measure program maturity using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Oversee security assessments of vendors and communicate third-party security risks and remediation recommendations
  • Develop dashboards and executive reporting related to cybersecurity risk and program performance
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Information Security, IT Risk Management, Compliance, or related disciplines
  • Experience conducting security risk assessments in on-premises and cloud environments
  • Experience developing security policies and governance processes
  • Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer

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