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# Senior Security Engineer

- **Company:** State of Delaware
- **Location:** Leipsic, DE, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Key Management, OAuth, OpenID, Open Web Application Security, Openid Connect, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Secure Coding, Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Okta, Spring Cloud, Delivery Pipeline, Software Security, Information Technology, CIS Benchmarks, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-security-engineer-dover-de--92670469-c46b-40f1-81a5-076090d2808c

## About the Role

Team Player, Government, Information Technology & Information Systems, Diversity, Work From Home, Staff Policies, Identify Issues, Software Engineering, Software Development, Cloud Applications, Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

 * Possess a bachelorâs degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
 * Possess a certification in cloud cybersecurity, application security, or identity and access management relevant to the assigned services.
 * Possess experience integrating applications with Okta using SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC), OAuth 2.0, or SCIM.
 * Possess experience securing cloud-native applications, containers, serverless services, or software supply chains.
 * Possess experience applying NIST security frameworks, CIS Benchmarks, or OWASP application security guidance., * Possess a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in an enterprise IT environment, including cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, or software development.
 * Possess a minimum of 3 years of technical engineering experience in cloud security and/or application security, including hands-on experience in both areas.
 * Possess experience implementing and supporting security controls in at least one major cloud platform, such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud.
 * Possess experience identifying, validating, and remediating application or API vulnerabilities through security testing, secure code review, or threat modeling.
 * Possess experience implementing identity and access controls, secure configurations, and protections for sensitive data across cloud environments and applications.
 * Possess experience using scripting, infrastructure as code, or development and deployment pipelines to automate security controls or security testing.

Additional Posting Information

This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check: A satisfactory fingerprint based criminal background check administered by the Delaware State Police is required as a Condition of Hire.

## Description

The Senior Security Engineer is expected to be highly technical with a strong background across cloud, application, and identity security, including but not limited to:

 * Cloud security platforms, services, and configuration management.
 * Cloud identity and access management, privileged access, and secrets management.
 * IAM administration and support, including single sign-on (SSO), multifactor authentication (MFA), application integrations, access policies, and user lifecycle management.
 * Application and application programming interface (API) security.
 * Application security testing, secure code review, and vulnerability remediation.
 * Secure architecture reviews and threat modeling.
 * Security automation, infrastructure as code, and integration of security controls into development and deployment pipelines.
 * Troubleshooting cloud, application, and identity security issues in collaboration with technical teams and vendors.