Lead Security Engineer

Gartner

Lead Security Engineer responsible for supporting Gartner’s AppSec function by executing vulnerability assessments and collaborating on remediation efforts.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeIrving • Connecticut, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $116,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScript.NETPerlPHPPythonRuby

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Gartner’s AppSec function.
Execute daily vulnerability Assessments functions.
Collaborate with Information Security partners and technology stakeholders to identify risks/vulnerabilities.
Remediation planning and coordination for security risks.
Engineer automation solutions and/or security tool integrations.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to design secure applications and test applications for security weaknesses.
Mentor engineers and security champions on practical threat modeling techniques.
Own day-to-day life cycle management including threat assessment and risk avoidance.
Create actionable reports showing direct impact to the security posture.
Define and implement metrics to measure the effectiveness of security controls.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 - 8 years of experience in a Security Engineering role.
Proven experience in DevSecOps.
Cloud Security and Application Security.
Experience using vulnerability scanning technologies, AST platforms, and cloud security tooling.
Formal experience with threat modeling.
Experience leading projects and resources through direct and indirect leadership.
Deep knowledge of assessing and prioritization of Risk.
Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Policy as Code (PaC) Concepts.
Scripting or programming experience (Java, .NET, HTML, Ruby, PHP, Perl, C#, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash).
Familiarity with technical security controls, guidelines, and frameworks outlined by standards such as SOC2, ISO 27001/27013, NIST 800-53.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation.
Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship; Leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more!
A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.
A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy.
Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.
20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.
Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.
401K with corporate match, immediate vesting.
Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs.
Parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Gartner Gives Charity Match.

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Hard Skills & Tools

vulnerability assessmentsDevSecOpscloud securityapplication securitythreat modelingrisk assessmentInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Policy as Code (PaC)scriptingprogramming

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringleadershipcommunicationreportingplanningcoordinationrisk avoidanceproblem-solvingstakeholder engagement

Certifications

SOC2ISO 27001ISO 27013NIST 800-53