Security Lead Jobs

Security Lead jobs are open across technology, finance, healthcare, government contracting, and retail, from mid-level practitioner to senior lead and program manager, with specializations in cloud security, physical security operations, and security engineering. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles413+
Top stateVirginia
Top employerJPMorganChase
Top cityArlington, VA
Work type38% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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SAP Security Team Lead
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SAP Security Team Lead
Border States
Fargo, North Dakota
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Lead Security Mobile Engineer
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Lead Security Mobile Engineer
Allegion
Golden, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$131k - $178k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Information System Security Officer (ISSO) / Cyber Lead
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Information System Security Officer (ISSO) / Cyber Lead
General Dynamics Information Technology
Falls Church, Virginia
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
$164k - $219k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Lead Azure Cloud Security Engineer
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Lead Azure Cloud Security Engineer
Lorven Technologies Inc.
New Jersey
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Lead Data Analyst (Safety & Security) - 90301903 - DC/Wilmington/Philadelphia/Chicago
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Lead Data Analyst (Safety & Security) - 90301903 - DC/Wilmington/Philadelphia/Chicago
Amtrak
Washington, District of Columbia
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$94k - $122k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Security Lead Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • JPMorganChase13
  • Meta9
  • Target9
  • Booz Allen Hamilton8
  • Oracle7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software17
  • Manufacturing4
  • Banking & Financial Services4
  • Education3
  • Cybersecurity2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in security lead jobs.

  • Five or more years of progressive experience in a security or risk management discipline
  • Active certification such as CISSP, CPP, CISM, or an equivalent recognized credential
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing a security team or cross-functional security program
  • Proficiency with security tools, platforms, or technologies relevant to the role's specific domain
  • Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, or incident response and post-incident review
  • Bachelor's degree in security management, information systems, criminal justice, or a related field

Tips for Your Security Lead Job Search

Align your resume to the domain

Security lead roles split hard between physical security, information security, and product security. Tailor your resume to the exact domain in each posting, a hiring manager scanning for a SOC lead will pass on a resume built around guard force management, even if your experience is strong.

Lead with certifications above the fold

Credentials like CISSP, CPP, or CISM act as filters before a human reads your resume. List your active certifications in a dedicated line near the top, not buried in an education section, so an applicant tracking system flags you correctly from the start.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists security lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Show scope in every bullet

Security lead postings almost always ask for experience managing teams, budgets, or vendor contracts. Quantify the scope you owned, team size, number of sites covered, or program scale, so your impact is concrete rather than implied.

Prepare a threat scenario walkthrough

Interviewers for security lead roles commonly present a scenario, a breach, a physical incident, or a compliance gap, and ask how you'd respond. Practice talking through your decision logic step by step, including who you'd notify and in what order.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base

Security lead offers often include on-call premiums, certification reimbursements, or shift differentials that meaningfully affect take-home pay. When evaluating an offer, ask specifically about these components before you accept or counter.

Security Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most security leads?

JPMorganChase, Meta, and Target are hiring the most security leads right now, with openings concentrated in Virginia, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent among large technology companies, federal contractors, and healthcare systems.

How many security lead jobs are remote?

About 62% of security lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by specialization. Information security and cloud security leads have the highest share of remote roles, while physical security and site security lead positions almost always require an on-site presence.

How do you become a security lead?

Start by building several years of hands-on experience in a specific security discipline, information security, physical security, or risk and compliance. Earn a recognized certification in that area, then take on team or project leadership responsibilities in your current role. Demonstrating that you can own a program end-to-end, not just execute tasks, is what moves you from individual contributor to lead.

Can you get a security lead job with limited experience?

It's possible if you close the gap strategically. Pursue a certification relevant to your target domain, volunteer to lead a security initiative or audit at your current employer, and document the outcome. Hiring managers for lead roles want evidence of ownership and judgment, so a smaller project where you led the work from start to finish can outweigh years of unstructured experience.

What does the security lead interview process look like?

Most processes run three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a technical or domain interview where you'll be asked to walk through past programs, tools used, and how you handled incidents or audits. A leadership or behavioral round assesses how you manage teams and stakeholders. Final-round interviews often include a panel with a senior director, an IT or operations peer, and sometimes a legal or compliance representative.

Where can I find and apply to security lead jobs?

You can find and apply to security lead 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.

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