• Lead Information Security Engineer

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Charlotte, NC)


    Lead Information Security Engineer

     

    Charlotte, North Carolina

     

    Hybrid

     

    Contract

     

    $69.5/hr - $78.31/hr

     

    Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Lead Information Security Engineer in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid).

     

    Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.

     

    Contract Duration: 12 Months

    Required Skills & Experience

    + 5+ years in application security, secure development, or DevSecOps roles.

    + Strong experience with modern application architectures (e.g., cloud-native, microservices, APIs.

    + Experience scaling security programs in federated or decentralized models.

    + Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments using tools like GitHub, Jira, Azure DevOps.

    + Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CRI Profile).

    + Proficiency with static/dynamic analysis tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA, GHAS) and manual code reviews.

    + Familiarity with secure SDLC principles, threat modeling methodologies (STRIDE, PASTA), and OWASP standards.

    + Excellent communication skills with experience mentoring developers or leading training efforts

    + Ability to manage competing priorities and influence teams without direct authority

    Desired Skills & Experience

    + Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

    + 1+ year of Fortify Code Analyzer experience.

    + 1+ year of CheckMarx experience.

    + 1+ year of Black Duck SCA experience.

    + 1+ year of SAST (Static Analysis Software Testing) experience.

    + Experience scaling security programs in federated or decentralized models.

    + Certifications such as CSSLP, GWAPT, OSWE, or SANS/GIAC (GSSP, GWEB, etc.]

    + Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments using tools like GitHub, Jira, Azure DevOps.

    + Familiarity with compliance frameworks (c.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CRI Profile).

    What You Will Be Doing

    + Provide deep technical guidance on secure coding, vulnerability remediation, threat modeling, and security tools.

    + Serve as the escalation point for Satellite ASCs, ensuring QA/QC of findings, especially in high-risk and regulatory environments.

    + Lead and continuously enhance the Satellite ASC enablement journey, including onboarding, advanced training, and mentorship.

    + Participate in and lead secure design reviews, code analysis, and architecture consultations across multiple development teams.

    + Drive and maintain automated security tooling integrations in CI/CD (e.g., SAST, SCA, secrets scanning, IaC reviews).

    + Support the creation and tracking of security KPls and metrics dashboards, helping measure risk reduction and program impact.

    + Help shape policy and control frameworks that balance developer velocity with security assurance.

    + Contribute to the governance and continuous improvement of the Satellite ASC Program.

    + Act as a senior advisor and technical lead for the Satellite ASC Program, helping define governance, oversight, and continuous improvement.

    + Partner with Product, Engineering, and Risk leaders to define secure design patterns and control objectives for cloud and enterprise systems.

    + Lead the review and escalation process for critical findings, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk tolerance.

    + Coach and guide other Core ASCs to raise overall capability and impact of the Core ASC Center of Excellence.

    You will receive the following benefits:

    + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

    + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

    + Vision Benefits

    + Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

    + Hospital Indemnity Insurance

    + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

    + Paid Sick Time Leave

    + Legal and Identity Protection Plans

    + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

    + 529 College Saver Plan

     

    Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

     

    **Posted by:** Natalie DeWitt

    Specialization:

    + Security Engineering