Lead Security Engineer

Lead Security Engineer

Requirements

• Formal training or certification on Engineering and/or Cybersecurity concepts and 5+ years applied experience as a cloud engineer, deployment engineer, DevOps engineer, or equivalent role that involves deploying enterprise software to public cloud platforms.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise level security solutions.
• Commanding knowledge of a programming/scripting language for automation and integration tasks.
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Strong analytical experience with problem solving mindset and the ability to solve complex challenges.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.

Responsibilities

• Deliver as an experienced cloud practitioner with an extensive and proven track record administering deployments on cloud computing platforms, with a particular focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Show strong experience defining and implementing infrastructure as Code (IaC), working with CI/CD pipelines, and associated automation tooling.
• Operate effectively in both Digital Forensics Engineering and Threat Intelligence Engineering contexts, and be willing and able to learn associated applications, systems, and tools.
• Function in systems engineering, systems integrations, and systems administration roles. Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux systems internals.
• Execute on key deliverables in the security engineering space. Design and develop production deployments with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches in order to deliver technology solutions for key stakeholders.
• Develop secure and high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others. Able to implement complex business logic in Python, Bash, PowerShell, and other scripting languages.
• Engage effectively with third-party vendors and communicate and collaborate with a broad range of internal teams.
• Minimize security vulnerabilities by following industry insights and government regulations to continuously evolve security protocols, including creating processes to determine the effectiveness of current controls.
• Work with stakeholders and business leaders to understand security needs and recommend business modifications during periods of vulnerability.
• Add to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud computing related certifications with an AWS focus are strongly preferred, such as Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or similar.
• Specific experience deploying commercial software at scale into an enterprise environment.
• Experience with industry standard digital forensics software and/or threat intelligence applications, or experience in an engineering role that supports intelligence or forensics teams.
• Experience effectively communicating with senior business leaders.