Job Title: Security Lead (Transition & Run)

Location: Bridgewater, NJ (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Interview Process: Team Interview (Mandatory)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Security Lead to oversee cybersecurity governance, security operations, risk management, and compliance across enterprise environments. This role requires strong leadership in driving daily security operations, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring the organization's security posture remains aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, governance, incident management, vulnerability management, and enterprise security architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Daily Delivery

• Partner with security leadership teams to provide day-to-day cybersecurity oversight.
• Review and monitor overnight SOC alerts and security incidents.
• Monitor security dashboards, SIEM health, endpoint protection, and critical security controls.
• Review vulnerability scan results and prioritize remediation activities.
• Coordinate with infrastructure, application, network, and IAM teams to resolve security issues.
• Track patch management activities and validate remediation of critical vulnerabilities.
• Review and approve security exceptions and change requests.
• Participate in project discussions to ensure security controls are incorporated throughout solution design.
• Prepare and present regular status reports covering security metrics, risks, blockers, and remediation activities.
• Monitor privileged access activities, PAM alerts, emergency access, and administrative privilege changes.
• Oversee endpoint security (EDR/AV) exceptions and ensure appropriate compensating controls are implemented.
• Validate incident readiness, escalation paths, and incident response processes.
• Review emerging cybersecurity threats and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular security risk review meetings with technical teams.
• Monitor third-party security service providers and ensure SLA compliance.
• Communicate security advisories, maintenance activities, and high-risk findings to stakeholders.

Cybersecurity Leadership

Provide leadership across enterprise cybersecurity functions, including:

• Security Architecture
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Firewall Architecture
• Cyber Threat Intelligence
• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
• Security Project Management
• Security Operations Center (SOC)

Security Operations Management

• Lead and oversee enterprise security operations.
• Manage relationships with external SOC providers and security vendors.
• Ensure accurate classification and prioritization of security vulnerabilities.
• Drive timely remediation through risk-based prioritization.
• Develop security operational plans, reporting metrics, and governance processes.
• Exercise sound judgment during security incidents and critical operational events.

Security Planning & Projects

• Develop and maintain enterprise cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps.
• Evaluate security programs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives and enterprise security projects.
• Research emerging threats, technologies, and security best practices.
• Maintain cyber incident response plans and disaster recovery readiness.
• Conduct tabletop exercises and support forensic investigations when required.

Security Governance & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal security requirements and industry regulations.
• Coordinate security audits and compliance assessments.
• Develop cybersecurity awareness and training programs.
• Produce executive-level reports that communicate security risks and recommendations.
• Promote continuous improvement and adoption of cybersecurity best practices across the organization.

Required Skills

Primary Skills

• Cybersecurity Governance
• Risk Management
• Compliance Oversight
• Security Operations
• Security Incident Management
• Vulnerability Management
• SIEM Monitoring
• Security Metrics & Reporting

Secondary Skills

• Security Compliance Frameworks
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Security Architecture
• SOC Operations
• Firewall Security
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Threat Intelligence
• Penetration Testing
• Security Audits
• Security Awareness Training

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading enterprise cybersecurity operations and governance.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOC operations, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Expertise in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
• Experience collaborating with infrastructure, cloud, networking, application, and IAM teams.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, security controls, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise security transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of cloud security across Azure, AWS, or GCP environments.
• Familiarity with security automation, threat intelligence, and forensic investigations.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, or equivalent are highly desirable.