Information Security Lead — IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Location: Whippany, NJ — Primarily Onsite, 5 Days/Week
Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Start: ASAP
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.
About the Role
We’re looking for an Information Security Lead with strong hands-on experience across cybersecurity and Windows-based IT infrastructure .
This is a blended role within a small local IT team. The ideal candidate will take ownership of day-to-day security operations while also supporting servers, infrastructure, networking, identity, and general IT operations .
The role is heavily focused on CMMC Level 2, CUI protection, NIST 800-171, security monitoring, vulnerability management, identity/access management, and infrastructure security .
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant IT Operations or Information Security experience; 5–7+ years preferred
- Hands-on experience across both Cybersecurity and Windows IT Infrastructure
- Knowledge of CMMC, CUI, and NIST 800-171
- Familiarity with DFARS, ITAR, or export-control requirements is a plus
- Experience with:
- Windows Server
- Active Directory / Entra ID
- Microsoft 365
- Networking
- Firewalls
- VPN
- Endpoint Management
- Security Tools
- Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanning
- Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon, Tanium, ThreatLocker , or similar tools
- Strong communication, documentation, ownership, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working independently in a small-team environment
Preferred
- Aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other regulated-industry experience
- GCC High experience
- Security audit/compliance experience
- Relevant security or networking certifications
- Syteline ERP experience is a plus, but not required
Work Authorization
W2 Only. Candidates must meet the company’s U.S. person/export-controlled access requirements. No visa sponsorship is available now or in the future. xhqgsiq
Key Skills: Information Security, Cybersecurity, CMMC Level 2, CUI, FCI, NIST 800-171, DFARS, ITAR, Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, SIEM, EDR, CrowdStrike, Tanium, ThreatLocker, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Firewall, VPN, Network Security, MFA, SSO, Endpoint Security, Security Compliance.
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Information Security Lead — IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity in whippany at Unknown Company
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