Security Engineer

We are seeking a Security Engineer to lead the design and implementation of security across a modern, large-scale cloud environment. This role is ideal for a highly technical engineer who can operate at both a strategic and hands-on level-designing secure systems while also diving deep into infrastructure, automation, and application security., < data-end="1078" data-start="1032">Security Architecture & System Design

• Design and secure distributed systems across cloud-native and hybrid environments
• Apply secure design principles across architectures such as microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and data platforms
• Evaluate system designs and identify opportunities to improve security, scalability, and maintainability

< data-end="1430" data-start="1390">Cloud & Infrastructure Security

• Architect and implement secure solutions in cloud environments (primarily AWS; exposure to Google Cloud Platform is a plus)
• Design secure network patterns, IAM strategies, and workload protections
• Identify and mitigate risks across infrastructure and platform layers

< data-end="1738" data-start="1693">Containerization & Platform Security

• Secure containerized workloads and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Apply best practices for workload isolation, runtime protection, and cluster security
• Understand and enforce security controls across modern container environments

< data-end="2037" data-start="1994">Systems & Virtualization Expertise

• Leverage deep understanding of operating systems, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure
• Analyze how infrastructure design impacts performance, scalability, and security
• Apply this knowledge to improve system resilience and reduce risk

< data-end="2340" data-start="2289">Engineering & Secure Development Practices

• Apply strong software engineering principles across the SDLC
• Establish and enforce secure coding and architecture standards
• Conduct architecture and design reviews with a focus on long-term sustainability and security

< data-end="2601" data-start="2572">Automation & Tooling

• Build automation using Python, Bash, and APIs to improve security operations and scalability
• Integrate security controls into engineering workflows and deployment pipelines
• Develop tools and scripts to support monitoring, detection, and response

< data-end="2901" data-start="2861">Hands-On Technical Contribution

• Prototype and build solutions when needed to validate designs or improve security posture
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to implement secure solutions

< data-end="3109" data-start="3074">Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a technical leader across engineering and security teams
• Mentor engineers and influence best practices without direct authority
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive secure design decisions

< data-end="3370" data-start="3327">Security Reviews & Risk Assessment

• Conduct in-depth architecture and system security reviews
• Identify vulnerabilities, assess risk, and recommend remediation strategies
• Define and maintain security standards and guidelines

< data-end="3594" data-start="3572">Documentation

• Create clear, actionable documentation for systems, architectures, and processes
• Ensure knowledge is scalable and accessible across teams

This is a staff-level position requiring strong engineering fundamentals, deep systems knowledge, and the ability to influence architecture and security practices across teams., * 7+ years of experience in security engineering, cloud engineering, or infrastructure engineering

• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS required; Google Cloud Platform a plus)
• Deep understanding of:

• Operating systems and system internals
• Virtualization and cloud infrastructure
• Containers and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)

• Proficiency in Python, Bash, and working with APIs
• Experience with security tooling such as:

• Cloud security controls (IAM, logging, monitoring)
• SIEM, EDR, and/or CIEM solutions
• Network and infrastructure security practices

• Strong foundation in software engineering principles and secure design
• Ability to operate independently and drive initiatives at a staff level, * Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts
• Experience with incident response, investigations, and root cause analysis
• Familiarity with modern software delivery practices and automation frameworks
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction, * A true engineer at heart-someone who understands how systems work end-to-end
• A problem solver who can break down complex architectures and secure them effectively
• A leader who can influence without authority and elevate engineering standards
• Someone comfortable moving between strategy, design, and hands-on execution