Lead Security Engineer

$135000 - $155000

A leading national homebuilding company seeks a Lead Security Engineer to design and deliver the organization’s security systems and protect its technology, data, and users. This hands-on role focuses on configuring and optimizing security tools across vulnerability management, email security, firewalls, Zero Trust, and privileged access. This requires 5 days per week onsite in Reston, VA.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and improve enterprise security platforms and controls.
• Develop security configurations, standards, baselines, and operational documentation.
• Lead vulnerability management, including prioritization, remediation coordination, and validation.
• Assess security designs and products, recommending solutions that meet business and technical needs.
• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and operations teams to integrate security into technology environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise security engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with vulnerability management, firewalls, email security, or Zero Trust.
• Familiarity with identity and cloud security in Microsoft environments.
• Strong networking, operating systems, and data center fundamentals.
• Ability to assess security products, set configurations, and support operational teams.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Reston, VA

Desired Skills & Experience

• Security certification, such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or a relevant cloud or product certification.
• Experience supporting operational technology (OT) or partnering with operations teams.
• Experience evaluating security products and recommending solutions based on technical and business needs

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.