Principal, Security Engineering
Core
Lead complex cybersecurity engineering initiatives, set security strategy, and guide technical decisions across the organization to deliver secure-by-design solutions.
Role type
Principal, Security Engineering
Builds
Secure-by-design solutions for product and technology teams
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Network Security
Required skills
Cybersecurity strategy, Software architecture, Cloud security, Threat intelligence, Incident response, Identity and access management, Detection engineering, Third-party risk management, Scalable system design, Technical leadership
Preferred skills
Mentoring security specialists, Building technical communities, Thought leadership, Innovation in security countermeasures
Technologies
Cloud platforms, Network security tools, Security architecture frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead complex cybersecurity engineering initiatives and guide security decisions across the organization. Set and communicate security engineering strategy, define the technical roadmap, and partner with product and technology teams to deliver secure-by-design solutions. Provide technology direction for the architecture and design of security initiatives. Advise security specialists on complex, ambiguous problems across security domains. Strengthen the effectiveness of the engineering team by mentoring colleagues, improving mechanisms, introducing best practices, and driving architectural improvements. Work with senior leaders and principals to develop and implement initiatives that support a durable, resilient security control environment. Assess industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes in threat actor tactics, and recommend ways to evolve security countermeasures.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
