Senior Security Engineer / AWS / Hybrid
New York City , New York
Direct Hire
$150k - $150k
Our Client, a leading, technology-driven financial services company that offers investing and retirement solutions for retail investors and investment advisors as well as financial wellness solutions, including a 401(k) for small and medium-sized businesses is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their team. New York City offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies.
As a Senior Security Engineer, you will develop security tools, strengthen system integrity, and enhance monitoring to protect customers at scale. You will collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable security solutions across the organization. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to address complex challenges and lead proactive security initiatives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in cloud security, infrastructure security, or DevSecOps
- Expertise in AWS security best practices and Kubernetes security
- Strong background in secure software development, threat modeling, and vulnerability management
- Experience with Terraform, Helm, and CI/CD security (CircleCI, GitHub Actions, etc.)
- Proficiency in Ruby, JavaScript, Java, or Python for security tooling and automation
- Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration and security advocacy
Tech Breakdown
- 60% Cloud Security (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm)
- 40% Security Monitoring & Incident Response (Datadog, Splunk, CircleCI)
- 70% Hands-On Engineering & Security Automation
- 15% Security Incident Response & Detection Logic Improvements
- 15% Cross-Team Collaboration & Security Advocacy
- Bonus Eligible
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.