Principal Security Engineer, Security Platform
Core
Define long-term technical strategy and architecture for the Security Operating System, a foundational platform powering enterprise security services, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
Role type
Principal Security Engineer (Area Tech Lead)
Builds
Security Operating System platform services, APIs, and automation workflows
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Platform Engineering
Required skills
Security architecture, RESTful API design, Container orchestration (Kubernetes), Cloud-native delivery (AWS/Azure/GCP), Python/Java/C++, DevSecOps, Threat modeling, Cross-team technical leadership
Preferred skills
AI-driven security tooling, Security data analysis, ML workflows
Technologies
Docker, Kubernetes, API gateways, Service meshes, GitHub Actions, AWS, Azure, GCP
Responsibilities
Design and implement core security platform services; Translate security requirements into architecture and code; Own technical strategy and multi-year roadmap; Serve as technical go-to leader for architecture and escalations; Partner with engineering and business leadership; Provide technical oversight across delivery lifecycle; Design automation-first workflows and integrations; Evaluate emerging security technologies; Ensure platform reliability via SLA/SLO compliance
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership