Lead Engineer - Cyber Security III

Overview

Full Time

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Leadership
Fluency
NIST SP 800 Series
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
System On A Chip
Gap Analysis
Finance
Security Clearance
ISO 9000
PCI DSS
Reporting
IT Audit
Collaboration
Information Systems
Computer Science
Management
Regulatory Compliance
Auditing
Cyber Security
CISSP
Certified Ethical Hacker
Security+
Cloud Computing
Software Security
Network
Security Controls
Technical Drafting

Job Details

Lead Engineer Cybersecurity III
Location: Oshkosh, WI (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8 hours/day

About the Role

designs and builds mission-critical vehicles and technologies for defense, municipal, and commercial customers worldwide. We're seeking a seasoned cybersecurity compliance leader who can bridge the gap between complex regulations and practical, risk-based technical controls.

You'll guide teams through cybersecurity certifications such as CMMC, NIST, DFARS, PCI DSS, and ISO, serving as the subject matter expert in compliance. If you thrive in high-stakes environments, excel at translating requirements into actionable system configurations, and have hands-on leadership in compliance audits, this role is for you.

The Perfect Candidate

You are:

  • Technically fluent able to translate cybersecurity requirements into actionable system-level controls.
  • Regulatory savvy experienced with frameworks such as CMMC, NIST 800-171/172, DFARS, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC2.
  • An effective communicator capable of explaining complex technical issues in clear, business-friendly terms.
  • Assessment-ready experienced in leading or participating in compliance audits, gap analyses, and remediation planning.
  • A trusted advisor able to influence cross-functional teams (engineering, IT, finance, HR) without formal authority.
  • Clearance-capable able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance (active clearance a plus).
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and support cybersecurity compliance efforts across the organization.
  • Prepare, schedule, and conduct compliance assessments (e.g., CMMC, ISO, PCI DSS).
  • Translate cybersecurity control requirements into technical configurations.
  • Identify and report on compliance gaps; recommend and track remediation.
  • Develop and maintain cybersecurity strategy and compliance plans.
  • Serve as subject matter expert for regulatory requirements and IT audits.
  • Collaborate with global teams to ensure alignment across geographies and cultures.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 6+ years in cybersecurity with direct involvement in compliance frameworks.
  • Proven track record in cybersecurity audits and regulatory readiness.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Graduate degree or advanced cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CEH, GIAC, Security+, SSAP).
  • Hands-on experience in infrastructure, cloud, or application security.
  • Knowledge of network, application, and OS security controls.
  • Experience drafting security policies, procedures, and standards.
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