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The Office of Research and Partnerships invites applicants to apply to join our team as a Lead, Research Cybersecurity. The Lead position provides leadership and subject matter expertise for the University’s Research Cybersecurity Program and supports the Research Security Program in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and appropriate use of University research information, systems, and technology.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Federal Requirements:
- Lead and coordinate institutional cybersecurity certifications, attestations, assessments, and federal compliance activities that impact the research enterprise.
- Partner with researchers to determine appropriate security controls based on data classification, sponsor requirements, contractual obligations, and identified risk.
- Advise investigators early in the research life cycle to identify cybersecurity requirements and reduce delays associated with proposals, awards, contracts, or research activities.
- Advise and influence principal investigators and campus stakeholders throughout the research life cycle to integrate mandatory cybersecurity controls, streamline federal compliance assessments, and minimize operational delays for sponsored proposals and contracts.
Program Maintenance:
- Subject matter expert providing oversight and direction to external consultants, contractors, assessments, or specialized cybersecurity services supporting the Research Cybersecurity Program.
- Conduct research and perform analysis regarding emerging threats, technologies, federal initiatives, and industry practices affecting research cybersecurity.
Research Security Review:
- Advise and collaborate with Research Security personnel to evaluate cybersecurity considerations associated with research collaborations, foreign components, international activities, research data access, visitors, and other activities presenting elevated research security risks.
Monitoring:
- Primary subject matter expert identifying gaps in institutional research cybersecurity approach, recommending technical, administrative, or procedural solutions.
- Develop and implement metrics, monitoring processes, and reporting mechanisms to evaluate program effectiveness, compliance, and emerging risks in conjunction with the Information Security Office and Regulated Computing.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing technical, regulatory, or compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity within a research university, academic medical center, national laboratory, research organization, or federal contractor.
- Relevant professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CRISC, CMMC-related certification, or comparable credential.
- Master's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, information systems, public administration, research administration, or a related field.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
The Office of Research and Partnerships invites applicants to apply to join our team as a Lead, Research Cybersecurity. The Lead position provides leadership and subject matter expertise for the University’s Research Cybersecurity Program and supports the Research Security Program in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and appropriate use of University research information, systems, and technology.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Federal Requirements:
- Lead and coordinate institutional cybersecurity certifications, attestations, assessments, and federal compliance activities that impact the research enterprise.
- Partner with researchers to determine appropriate security controls based on data classification, sponsor requirements, contractual obligations, and identified risk.
- Advise investigators early in the research life cycle to identify cybersecurity requirements and reduce delays associated with proposals, awards, contracts, or research activities.
- Advise and influence principal investigators and campus stakeholders throughout the research life cycle to integrate mandatory cybersecurity controls, streamline federal compliance assessments, and minimize operational delays for sponsored proposals and contracts.
Program Maintenance:
- Subject matter expert providing oversight and direction to external consultants, contractors, assessments, or specialized cybersecurity services supporting the Research Cybersecurity Program.
- Conduct research and perform analysis regarding emerging threats, technologies, federal initiatives, and industry practices affecting research cybersecurity.
Research Security Review:
- Advise and collaborate with Research Security personnel to evaluate cybersecurity considerations associated with research collaborations, foreign components, international activities, research data access, visitors, and other activities presenting elevated research security risks.
Monitoring:
- Primary subject matter expert identifying gaps in institutional research cybersecurity approach, recommending technical, administrative, or procedural solutions.
- Develop and implement metrics, monitoring processes, and reporting mechanisms to evaluate program effectiveness, compliance, and emerging risks in conjunction with the Information Security Office and Regulated Computing.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing technical, regulatory, or compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity within a research university, academic medical center, national laboratory, research organization, or federal contractor.
- Relevant professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CRISC, CMMC-related certification, or comparable credential.
- Master's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, information systems, public administration, research administration, or a related field.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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Who's Hiring
- Booz Allen Hamilton14
- JPMorganChase12
- MITRE3
- GCyber3
- Goldbelt3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Energy
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead cybersecurity engineer jobs.
- 7 or more years of hands-on cybersecurity experience across multiple domains
- Active CISSP, CISM, or equivalent professional certification
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms, EDR tools, and vulnerability management systems
- Experience leading incident response and conducting post-incident forensic analysis
- Strong knowledge of cloud security in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and communicate risk clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Tips for Your Lead Cybersecurity Engineer Job Search
Align certifications to your target sector
Defense and government contractors heavily weight clearance-compatible credentials like CISSP and CISM, while cloud-native companies prioritize AWS Security Specialty or CCSP. Tailor the certifications you highlight at the top of your resume to the sector you're targeting.
Quantify your threat response outcomes
Hiring managers want to see impact, not just duties. Replace lines like 'led incident response' with specifics: how many incidents you managed, what tooling you used, and how your actions reduced exposure or recovery time. Numbers make your experience concrete.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead cybersecurity engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for the right security domain
Lead cybersecurity engineer roles split sharply between domains: network security, application security, cloud security, and identity and access management read very differently. Search by domain keyword alongside the title so you're applying to roles that match your actual depth.
Prepare a system design answer for the interview
Most lead-level cybersecurity interviews include a whiteboard or verbal exercise where you design a security architecture from scratch. Practice walking through threat modeling, control selection, and tradeoffs out loud before you interview, not after your first rejection.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the lead level, budget ownership, team size, and reporting structure matter as much as base pay. Before you accept an offer, clarify whether you own the security roadmap independently or report into a broader IT function, since that shapes your actual influence and growth trajectory.
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead cybersecurity engineers?
The most active employers for lead cybersecurity engineers right now are Booz Allen Hamilton, JPMorganChase, and MITRE, and the most openings are in Virginia, Illinois, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, large financial institutions, and cloud-platform companies consistently maintain the highest volume of lead-level openings.
How many lead cybersecurity engineer jobs are remote?
About 88% of lead cybersecurity engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though roles tied to classified government work or on-premises infrastructure are almost always on-site. Cloud security, application security, and security architecture positions tend to have the highest share of fully remote arrangements.
How do you become a lead cybersecurity engineer?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience in a core security domain such as network security, application security, or cloud security, then earn a professional certification like CISSP or CISM to signal readiness for senior responsibility. Move into roles that involve mentoring others, owning a security program area, and presenting risk findings to leadership, since those experiences are what distinguish lead-level candidates from senior individual contributors.
Can you get hired as a lead cybersecurity engineer without direct lead experience?
You can move into a lead cybersecurity engineer role without a previous title that says 'lead' if you can demonstrate that you've functionally performed the work: owning a security domain end to end, coordinating incident response across teams, or guiding less experienced engineers through complex problems. Document those contributions explicitly in your resume rather than leaving interviewers to infer them from a generic senior engineer job description.
What does the lead cybersecurity engineer interview process look like?
Most lead cybersecurity engineer interview processes start with a recruiter screen focused on background and certifications, followed by a technical round covering threat modeling, incident response scenarios, and tool-specific questions. Later rounds typically involve a system design or architecture exercise and a behavioral interview with engineering leadership or a CISO to assess communication, risk judgment, and team leadership ability.
Where can I find and apply to lead cybersecurity engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to lead cybersecurity engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your domain and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and target location.
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