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Lead Security Engineer

United States, Washington, District of Columbia · Job Posted February 13, 2026
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Job Description

The Lead Security Engineer provides senior-level technical leadership for enterprise and cloud security engineering initiatives supporting SAMHSA systems and infrastructure. This role designs, evaluates, and implements security solutions to address risk, vulnerabilities, and compliance requirements.

Job Responsibility

  • Design and implement enterprise and cloud security architectures
  • Lead vulnerability remediation and risk mitigation activities
  • Evaluate security technologies and recommend deployment strategies
  • Integrate security into system development lifecycles and DevSecOps pipelines
  • Support CDM integration and continuous monitoring initiatives
  • Mentor and guide security engineering staff

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 8 years of enterprise security engineering or architecture experience
  • Minimum 2 to 3 years of cloud security experience
  • CISSP, CAP, CEH, or Security+ required
  • Public Trust clearance required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain clearance is mandatory

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