Permian Resources
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Midland, Texas
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 hours ago
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About the role
- The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with the leadership to guide a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related role, including demonstrated experience as a technical lead.
- Deep, hands-on expertise across multiple domains (security engineering, IAM, vulnerability management, and security operations) with strong working knowledge of all four.
- Strong understanding of threat analysis, mitigation techniques, and incident response.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as NIST CSF.
Nice to have
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills
- Proficiency with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and automation-first engineering practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Related cybersecurity work experience in OT/Industrial Control Systems (SCADA) environments.
- Senior certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, Microsoft SC-series, or equivalent experience.
- Permian Resource is an equal opportunity employer.
- Guide detection engineering and threat hunting, and incorporate threat intelligence into defensive controls.
- Communicate risk, roadmap, and incident posture clearly to technical teams and executive stakeholders.
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