Staff Security Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Security Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will shape product security strategy across the software development lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on secure design, risk reduction, and security-by-design practices. The position partners closely with engineering and product stakeholders to improve the security posture of cloud-based software and guide roadmap decisions. The ideal candidate will bring deep product security experience, technical depth in modern application environments, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. They will also help mature security standards, strengthen incident response readiness, and mentor other security team members as the organization scales its security program. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $135,000 – $160,000 annually Responsibilities Lead and provide thought leadership in product security initiatives Assess the current product security state and collaborate on future roadmaps Influence security architecture in product strategy and roadmap planning Advise on secure design practices based on industry trends Conduct end-to-end security architecture reviews and leverage AI for enhancements Perform threat modeling and document product risks and designs Contribute to the maturation of the S-SDLC program Develop cloud, container, application, and infrastructure security standards for CI/CD integration Automate security infrastructure maintenance activities Respond to and manage security incidents, escalating as necessary Mentor and guide product security team members Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience 12 years of professional experience in Cybersecurity, with 7 years in a Product Security role Expertise in product security threat landscape and industry best practices Experience in threat modeling and product security design reviews within SSDLC processes Familiarity with cloud security, cryptography, and secure design reviews Proficient in SaaS multi-tenant architecture, REST APIs, and container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders Benefits Healthcare insurance coverage Pension/retirement matching program Comprehensive life insurance Employee assistance program Generous time off plans and paid company holidays Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.