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Senior Security Engineer – Europe, Americas
Location
New York
Posted
115 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformSDLC
Job Description
• Lead the build-out and operation of core security capabilities: vulnerability management, patching, SIEM/logging, cloud security monitoring, and alert triage.
• Deploy, configure, and tune security tooling (scanners, WAFs, CSPM, SIEM, endpoint protection)
• Partner with engineering to build security with developer experience in mind.
• Triage and assess vulnerabilities, drive remediation prioritisation, and reduce risk in a pragmatic yet rigorous way.
• Design and implement tactical incident-response playbooks and improve detection coverage.
• Periodically review major architectural changes and guide engineering on secure design trade-offs.
• Continuously improve processes so security scales as the company grows.
Job Requirements
- Senior-level experience (typically 5+ years) in security engineering or SecOps, with a strong preference for hands-on roles in startup or scale-up environments.
- Proven ability to independently deploy and manage cloud security solutions, especially in GCP (big plus), AWS, or Azure.
- Deep expertise in one or ideally several of the following: vulnerability management programs, cloud-native SIEM/logging, CSPM/CNAPP tools, IaC security, secure SDLC integration, and incident response.
- You are mindful of developer experience as part of the process.
- Strong communication skills — you can explain complex risks or trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- OSCP, CISSP, or similar offensive/security certifications; (Nice to Have)
- Experience preparing for SOC 2, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP (Nice to Have)
Benefits
- Generous compensation + stock options - aligned with our internal framework, market data, and individual skills.
- Distributed work: Work from anywhere - fully remote, in our hubs, or a mix.
- Company-issued laptop*, remote setup stipend, and co-working budget
- Flexible schedules and location
- Ample paid time off, in addition to local public holidays
- Enhanced parental leave
- Health & retirement benefits
- Annual learning & development budget - up to £500 / €600 / $650 per year
- Annual workaways and regular virtual & in-person socials
- Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of work
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