TRAN & RUN: Security Lead

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TRAN & RUN

Security Lead#26-07649 $68.17-$73.17 per hour Bridgewater, NJ Onsite Job Description Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

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TRAN & RUN

Security Lead Location(s): Bridgewater, NJ Description This JD is for a senior Cybersecurity Governance / Security Operations leadership role with strong emphasis on operational oversight, risk management,pliance, and coordination across multiple security domains. Core focus areas: Cybersecurity governance andpliance Security operations oversight Risk management and remediation tracking SOC coordination and incident readiness Vulnerability management Stakeholdermunication and leadership Security program planning and execution Role summary: The person acts as an onsite cybersecurity lead responsible for daily cyber governance activities, coordinating with SOC teams, infrastructure teams, IAM teams, vendors, and leadership to maintain security posture, ensurepliance, prioritize risks, and drive remediation activities. Key responsibilities explained: Daily Cybersecurity Operations Oversight This is the operational backbone of the role. Daily activities include: Reviewing SOC alerts and incident queues Monitoring SIEM health and endpoint telemetry Tracking vulnerability scans and remediation Validating patch management progress Reviewing privileged access activity (PAM) Managing EDR/AV exceptions Coordinating with infrastructure/network/application teams Prioritizing risks based on severity and business impact Conducting risk triage meetings Escalating critical issues Reporting metrics and status to stakeholders This requires strong familiarity with: SIEM platforms EDR/XDR tools PAM solutions Vulnerability management tools Security dashboards Ticketing systems Incident response workflows Cybersecurity Leadership The role is expected to provide leadership across major cybersecurity domains: Security domains involved: Security Architecture Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) IAM Firewall and network security Threat intelligence Penetration testing Security project management SOC operations This indicates the role is not deeply hands-on engineering only; it is heavily governance, coordination, oversight, and decision-making focused. Security Operations Management The candidate oversees external SOC providers and internal operations. Responsibilities include: Validating incident classification Ensuring SLA adnce Risk-based prioritization Vendor coordination Security reporting Escalation management Budget and operational planning Important soft skills: Executivemunication Calm incident management Prioritization under pressure Cross-functional coordination Security Program Planning & Projects This section focuses on strategic security improvements.

Responsibilities:

Designing cybersecurity improvement plans Running security initiatives/projects Leading tabletop exercises Supporting forensic investigations Evaluating emerging threats Maintaining incident response readiness Coordinating with executives and business leaders This requires: Security governance maturity Program management experience Risk assessment capability Strategic planning skills Security Processes & Compliance Governance-heavy responsibilities: Developing policies and procedures Managing audit readiness Conducting security awareness/training Reporting cyber risks to management Driving security best practices Ensuring continuous improvement Likely frameworks involved:

NIST CSF

ISO 27001 CIS Controls SOC 2 PCI DSS HIPAA GDPR (depending on industry) Ideal candidate profile: 10+ years cybersecurity experience Strong GRC and Security Operations background Experience managing SOC/vendor relationships Familiarity with enterprise security tooling Strong incident management skills Executive stakeholdermunication Experience with auditspliance Ability to lead security governance programs Common job titles similar to this role: Cybersecurity Lead Security Governance Lead Security Operations Manager Cybersecurity Program Manager Information Security Manager Cyber Risk Manager Security Compliance Lead Cybersecurity Delivery Lead Primary technical skills expected: SIEM EDR/XDR PAM Vulnerability Management IAM Firewall governance Incident Response Threat Intelligence GRC tools Security metrics/reporting Important non-technical skills: Leadership Communication Vendor management Risk prioritization Stakeholder management Documentation Executive reporting Decision-making under pressure This role is closer to: 70% governance/operations leadership 30% technical security oversight rather than a pure hands-on engineering or SOC analyst position. Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.