Software And Cloud Security Lead Engineer

Overview

• Lead the development and implementation of security strategies for a technology company.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security measures into development processes.
• Define and execute a comprehensive security roadmap for applications and cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations, including SOC 2 and GDPR.
• Establish robust monitoring, detection, and incident response capabilities.
• Advocate for security best practices across teams and promote a proactive security culture.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with significant ownership and impact.
• Utilize cutting-edge technologies including GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Python.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and maintain secure application and cloud practices, including vulnerability management and infrastructure hardening.
• Implement data security measures such as encryption, secrets management, and regulatory compliance.
• Design and operationalize incident response playbooks and manage post-incident reviews.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle.
• Monitor and analyze security systems to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Lead the establishment of security operations and identity access management protocols.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members on security practices.
• Stay updated on emerging security trends and technologies to enhance organizational security posture.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in security engineering or related technical roles.
• Proficiency in application security, cloud security, IAM, and security operations.
• Experience with GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, Python, and Temporal technologies.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 and GDPR.
• Ability to balance pragmatism with rigor in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across teams.
• U.S. citizenship and residency required due to government initiatives.