Lead Cybersecurity Engineer at Applied Digital Corporation – Harwood, North Dakota

Title: Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Primary Location: Dallas, TX Preferred and Remote should be Okay with 25 to 30% Travel.

About Applied Digital:

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow’s technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are:

• Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution.
• Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
• Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.

At Applied Digital, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Position Summary:

Senior technical leader responsible for setting technical direction and defining security architecture across corporate IT and data center infrastructure. Serves as primary technical authority on enterprise security decisions and leads strategic security initiatives. Provides technical mentorship to engineering team and represents cybersecurity in leadership discussions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define technical security roadmap and engineering standards
• Serve as final technical authority on security architecture decisions
• Lead design and implementation of enterprise security monitoring and detection
• Architect security automation and orchestration solutions
• Lead major incident response efforts and program development
• Provide technical mentorship and represent cybersecurity to leadership

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience with 3+ years in senior/lead capacity
• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft security stack and enterprise security architecture
• CISSP required plus advanced Microsoft or GIAC certifications
• Proven leadership abilities and executive communication skills
• Experience developing security programs for enterprise environments

Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

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The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.