Staff Engineer - Cybersecurity

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Engineer - Cybersecurity based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to shape cybersecurity practices across complex industrial and technology environments by supporting certification programs, audits, and industry standards. The position combines technical expertise, cybersecurity knowledge, and collaborative leadership to improve security and compliance frameworks. You will work closely with auditors, technical experts, industry stakeholders, and internal teams to evaluate requirements and drive continuous improvement. The role plays a key part in maintaining trusted certification processes and advancing cybersecurity maturity across critical industries. You will contribute to task groups, support technical initiatives, and help develop solutions aligned with evolving security standards. This position is ideal for a cybersecurity professional who enjoys problem-solving, technical analysis, and influencing industry best practices.

Accountabilities:: The Staff Engineer - Cybersecurity supports the delivery and continuous improvement of cybersecurity-focused certification and industry-managed programs. This role serves as a technical resource for audits, standards development, stakeholder collaboration, and cybersecurity initiatives while ensuring compliance with established processes and requirements.

Conduct cybersecurity audit reviews while maintaining confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to established procedures.

Support and manage technical task groups by facilitating meetings, coordinating projects, and contributing to audit criteria development and revisions.

Prepare technical summaries, reports, and recommendations for assigned stakeholder groups and leadership teams.

Participate in auditor interviews, recruitment activities, qualification processes, and training initiatives.

Coordinate with auditor management teams to maintain sufficient audit capacity and support effective resource planning.

Perform cybersecurity audits when approved as an auditor for applicable industry programs or accredited standards.

Maintain and expand technical knowledge across cybersecurity disciplines, industry technologies, and relevant standards through training, conferences, and collaboration.

Support budget planning, activity management, and operational improvements for assigned programs.

Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of accredited management systems.

Provide cybersecurity expertise for cross-functional projects, technical initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Identify process improvements, analyze gaps, and recommend solutions that enhance program effectiveness.

Support innovation opportunities, including expansion of existing programs and development of new technical capabilities.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate combines cybersecurity expertise, technical problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills. This role requires experience working with security standards, audit processes, and technical environments, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.

Minimum of 3 years of experience working with cybersecurity specifications, standards, or related technical programs.

Experience with cyber and data security frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, CMMC, ISO/SAE 21434, or similar standards.

Understanding of microelectronics assembly environments, aerospace-related technologies, or comparable technical industries preferred.

Strong knowledge of technical engineering principles, cybersecurity practices, and compliance methodologies.

Experience supporting audits, quality management systems, or certification programs preferred.

Ability to analyze complex information, identify patterns, evaluate risks, and develop practical solutions.

Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent activities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations and communicate with technical stakeholders.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and experience performing data analysis and reporting.

Ability to build productive relationships, facilitate teamwork, and collaborate across different functions.

Demonstrated adaptability, leadership potential, professional judgment, and willingness to embrace change.

Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package based on experience, qualifications, and market factors.

Opportunity to work remotely with flexibility depending on location and business needs.

Career development opportunities through technical training, certifications, and professional growth programs.

Exposure to advanced cybersecurity initiatives and industry-leading technical standards.

Collaborative environment working with engineering, cybersecurity, and industry professionals.

Opportunity to influence cybersecurity best practices across critical technology sectors.

Supportive workplace culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development.

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