Senior Security Engineer

About the role

The Senior Security Engineer is accountable for designing, implementing, and governing a resilient security posture across enterprise environments, including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud platforms. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational systems and data through strong security architecture, operational controls, and risk-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the organization’s global security posture by designing and implementing security controls across enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Play a pivotal role in the design, deployment, and maintenance of security tools and solutions that enhance overall cybersecurity operations worldwide.
• Conduct and oversee vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and technical risk evaluations, ensuring findings are prioritized and remediated.
• Perform technical security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST 800-53).
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including applications, data, and infrastructure to seamlessly integrate security requirements into architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes, embedding security at every level.
• Stay abreast of emerging global cloud security threats, technologies, and compliance frameworks to provide valuable recommendations for continuously improving the organization’s cloud security posture.
• Undertake other cloud and information security activities as needed to further enhance cybersecurity resilience across global operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Required certifications (One or more): Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD), GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS), Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), ISC(2) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or a related role, with a strong understanding of security principles, practices, and technologies including:
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing security controls across enterprise and cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security platforms and services.
• Experience conducting security assessments, architecture reviews, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance efforts against frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or SOC 2.
• Strong experience collaborating with applications, infrastructure, and data teams.
• Proficiency with PKI, multifactor authentication, and enterprise identity services.
• Working knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Certifications such as: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), ISC(2) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Security+
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and security best practices for platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP S4/Hana and its security considerations.
• Understanding of industrial control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA) and their unique security challenges.
• Strong business acumen to align cloud security strategies with organizational goals and objectives.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans.
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Flexible work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career and professional growth.
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement.