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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Security Engineer - **Company:** Pindrop Security, Inc. - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $137,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Firewall, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing Security, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, Information Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Machine Learning, PCI Data Security Standards, Ruby, Web Application Security, Security Log, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Workflow Management Systems, Scripting, Large Language Models, Cyber Threat Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang, Programming Languages, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a3145299fba216ac ## About the Role Do you have experience in Web Application Security Testing?, * You are an engineer at heart: Curious about how information systems function and deeply committed to their continual improvement. * You are an analytical thinker: Methodical, detail-oriented, and highly skilled at dissecting complex security challenges. * You are proactive & resourceful: Excited to uncover innovative security solutions, including automation and the integration of AI within core security processes. * You are a high-fidelity communicator: Able to articulate technical details clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * You are agile & adaptable: Thrives working independently as well as with a team, adapting rapidly when priorities shift. * You are resilient & accountable: Confident when facing challenges and ambiguity, holding an optimistic focus to make difficult problems into solutions with thoroughness and integrity., * 5+ years of hands-on experience with security technologies and tools such as EDR, SIEM, DLP, vulnerability management, penetration testing, SAST/DAST, and file integrity monitoring. * 3+ years of experience leading Security Operations, incident response, and investigations, with a solid track record of resolving security events and developing incident response plans. * Advanced proficiency with scripting or programming languages (Python, Bash, Go, Ruby, or Java) to automate security operations and build custom security tooling. * Deep expertise across cloud and hybrid environments (AWS and GCP required; Azure is a plus), with strong networking fundamentals and experience designing/implementing secure network architectures. * Demonstrated ability to administer and integrate core security tech with enterprise infrastructure alongside a verified familiarity with key frameworks: ISO27001/27002, NIST, CIS, PCI DSS, SOC2, ITIL, COBIT. Nice-to-haves: * Prior software development experience or architectural experience in designing secure software solutions. * Hands-on experience utilizing AI/ML technologies to enhance threat detection, automate remediation, or predict system vulnerabilities. * Recognized industry security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CEH, CISA, AWS Security). * Direct experience with modern containerization, cloud-native security, and orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform/Infrastructure-as-Code). ## Description As a Senior Security Engineer, you will own the results and impacts for the following: * Conduct comprehensive security assessments and risk analyses of systems, networks, infrastructure, and applications to identify vulnerabilities and drive improvements across both on-premises and cloud postures. * Lead the design, development, and implementation of security controls, tool integrations, security log onboarding, incident response plans, and automation for compliance checks, alerts, and reporting. * Own and manage the administration of core security platforms and technologies, including EDR, SIEM, DLP, vulnerability management, firewalls, and web application firewalls. * Perform technical security assessments, penetration testing, code audits, and offensive/defensive security exercises to continuously evaluate, strengthen, and validate detection and response capabilities. * Utilize AI tools and methodologies to improve productivity, automate threat detection, vulnerability scanning, and alerting, proactively identifying and mitigating emerging threats. * Provide expert guidance and mentorship to internal teams on SIEM, Incident Response, WAF, and evidence requirements for frameworks such as ISO27001, SOC2, PCI DSS, and NIST. * Continuously monitor security events, lead security investigations, and coordinate incident response activities during active security breaches. * Stay current with emerging technologies (including AI, machine learning, and IoT risks), trends, threat intelligence, security certifications, and compliance regulations. * Proactively advocate for process improvement and security innovation across the organization. * Prepare and deliver documentation and dashboards for stakeholders and customers, conveying actionable insights from security-related activities and findings., In an era where synthetic media, fraud, and identity manipulation are accelerating, we ensure that every interaction involves the real human and the right human. Our work directly protects financial institutions, enterprises, and consumers from fraud, deception, and identity compromise. You will wake up every day knowing your work has real-world impact. You won't just be managing a standard security stack; you will be at the absolute frontier of technology. You'll have a seat at the table to define how we secure LLMs, RAG architectures, and AI agents, protecting the most personal identifier there is-the human voice-from deepfakes. You will work alongside some of the best technical minds in security, AI, and voice intelligence, driving execution on a team that enjoys the journey. 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