Lead technical security strategy and implementation for Managed Services platforms. Design and improve security controls, IAM, PAM, vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance. Embed secure-by-design and DevSecOps practices, mentor engineers, and partner with architecture, engineering, and operations to reduce risk and enable scalable growth.
Description
CDW's Managed Services Platform Services & Enablement team is responsible for the strategy, architecture, engineering, security, and operational foundations that power Managed Services delivery. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Security Engineer to provide technical leadership across security engineering, identity and access management, compliance, platform security, and infrastructure protection. This role serves as the senior technical lead for security capabilities supporting Managed Services platforms and internal infrastructure. The Lead Security Engineer partners closely with Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, Architecture, Product, and Operations teams to establish secure-by-design practices, improve security posture, reduce risk, and enable scalable growth across Managed Services.
What You Will Do
* Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security controls across Managed Services platforms, infrastructure, cloud environments, and identity systems.
* Serve as the senior technical authority for security architecture, threat mitigation, risk management, vulnerability remediation, and complex security incidents.
* Drive enterprise Identity & Access Management capabilities, including authentication, authorization, privileged access management, access governance, and least-privilege frameworks.
* Establish and maintain security standards, secure engineering practices, and compliance controls aligned to frameworks such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS.
* Partner with Architecture, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Product teams to embed security throughout the technology lifecycle and support DevSecOps and secure-by-design initiatives.
* Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance while evaluating emerging technologies, threats, and opportunities to strengthen CDW's security posture.
What We Expect of You
* 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, infrastructure security, or a related field, including experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers.
* Deep expertise securing enterprise-scale hybrid and cloud environments, with hands-on experience in security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, and identity and access management.
* Strong understanding of modern security technologies and practices, including IAM, privileged access management, endpoint protection, network security, cloud security, Zero Trust architectures, threat detection, and security automation.
* Experience implementing secure engineering practices, including DevSecOps, Secure SDLC, and infrastructure or security automation using scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
* Working knowledge of regulatory and industry security frameworks, including PCI DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST, and CIS Controls.
* Proven ability to translate security requirements into scalable technical solutions while effectively partnering with engineering, infrastructure, architecture, and business stakeholders.
* CISSP certification, is a plus.
* CCNP Security, CCSP, GIAC, Azure Security, or equivalent certifications, is a plus.
* Experience with platform engineering and infrastructure automation initiatives, is a plus.
* Experience supporting AI, cloud transformation, or modernization programs, is a plus.
* Familiarity with enterprise architecture practices and governance frameworks, is a plus.
* Experience designing secure access models for large-scale managed services environments is a plus. Pay range: $133,000 - $193,200 depending on experience and skill set Quarterly bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
CDW's Managed Services Platform Services & Enablement team is responsible for the strategy, architecture, engineering, security, and operational foundations that power Managed Services delivery. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Security Engineer to provide technical leadership across security engineering, identity and access management, compliance, platform security, and infrastructure protection. This role serves as the senior technical lead for security capabilities supporting Managed Services platforms and internal infrastructure. The Lead Security Engineer partners closely with Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, Architecture, Product, and Operations teams to establish secure-by-design practices, improve security posture, reduce risk, and enable scalable growth across Managed Services.
What You Will Do
* Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security controls across Managed Services platforms, infrastructure, cloud environments, and identity systems.
* Serve as the senior technical authority for security architecture, threat mitigation, risk management, vulnerability remediation, and complex security incidents.
* Drive enterprise Identity & Access Management capabilities, including authentication, authorization, privileged access management, access governance, and least-privilege frameworks.
* Establish and maintain security standards, secure engineering practices, and compliance controls aligned to frameworks such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS.
* Partner with Architecture, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Product teams to embed security throughout the technology lifecycle and support DevSecOps and secure-by-design initiatives.
* Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance while evaluating emerging technologies, threats, and opportunities to strengthen CDW's security posture.
What We Expect of You
* 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, infrastructure security, or a related field, including experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers.
* Deep expertise securing enterprise-scale hybrid and cloud environments, with hands-on experience in security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, and identity and access management.
* Strong understanding of modern security technologies and practices, including IAM, privileged access management, endpoint protection, network security, cloud security, Zero Trust architectures, threat detection, and security automation.
* Experience implementing secure engineering practices, including DevSecOps, Secure SDLC, and infrastructure or security automation using scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
* Working knowledge of regulatory and industry security frameworks, including PCI DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST, and CIS Controls.
* Proven ability to translate security requirements into scalable technical solutions while effectively partnering with engineering, infrastructure, architecture, and business stakeholders.
* CISSP certification, is a plus.
* CCNP Security, CCSP, GIAC, Azure Security, or equivalent certifications, is a plus.
* Experience with platform engineering and infrastructure automation initiatives, is a plus.
* Experience supporting AI, cloud transformation, or modernization programs, is a plus.
* Familiarity with enterprise architecture practices and governance frameworks, is a plus.
* Experience designing secure access models for large-scale managed services environments is a plus. Pay range: $133,000 - $193,200 depending on experience and skill set Quarterly bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
CDW London, England Office
One New Change, London, United Kingdom, EC4M 9AF
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