Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer - Permanent - Hollywood, FL - $130,000 - $145,000

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Our client is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer in Hollywood, FL.

Role Description

We are seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer with 8+ years of security engineering experience to lead enterprise security initiatives and mentor a team of engineers. This role is hands-on and leadership-focused, with deep expertise in firewall management, detection & response, and vulnerability management.
Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity engineers; provide technical guidance and best practices
Own and manage Palo Alto firewall infrastructure, including policy design, rule reviews, and optimization
Administer firewalls using Palo Alto Panorama and Strata Cloud Manager
Support and tune endpoint detection using Microsoft Defender or Palo Alto Cortex XDR
Manage and enhance Proofpoint email security protections
Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and root cause analysis
Drive vulnerability management programs (prioritization, remediation, reporting)
Partner with IT and cloud teams to implement secure architectures and controls

Skills & Requirements

8+ years of hands-on cybersecurity or security engineering experience
Strong hands on Palo Alto firewall experience (policy management, rule tuning, Panorama; Strata Cloud Manager strongly preferred)
Proven experience in threat detection and response, ideally leveraging tools such as Microsoft Defender or Cortex XDR (other comparable platforms will be considered)
Hands-on experience supporting and administering Proofpoint solutions
Demonstrated leadership capability, serving as the primary escalation point and taking ownership of high-priority issues in the manager's absence
Deep technical knowledge of firewall and network security, vulnerability management, and incident response processes
Cloud security experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
SIEM/SOAR exposure (Sentinel, Splunk, Cortex XSOAR, etc.)
Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell)
Security certifications (PCNSE, CISSP, GIAC, cloud security certs)
Experience with Strata Cloud Manager
Experience with Microsoft Defender or Cortex XDR
Hands-on experience supporting Proofpoint
Firewall and network security
Vulnerability management
Incident response

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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