Senior Security Engineer
Role Overview
As a Senior Security Engineer, you will be part of the global security & compliance team.
This team takes care of corporate security, including IT and Cloud security, as well as the full compliance program of Kiteworks.
As Kiteworks sells secure communication and collaboration products, security and compliance are top priorities for the company.
Kiteworks has many security certifications and assurance reports, and as the business expands to new jurisdictions, they will need to get more certifications in the coming years.
As a senior member of the team, you will directly report to the Global IT CISO and are expected to work independently as well as take the lead on team projects.
Although the role requires you to work on many things simultaneously, one of the core focuses is on Cloud Security.
Kiteworks has a large cloud environment hosting multiple single tenant and multi-tenant products and internal IT in AWS.
The Senior Security Engineer is expected to take the lead on cloud security, including vulnerability management, misconfiguration management, logging, and incident detection.
Additionally, the role will include IT security recommendations, Incident response, support during audits, and security reviews of internal IT projects, including AI projects such as chatbots and vibe coded applications.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job description
Lead the way on Cloud Security.
Maintain and improve our Orca Security implementation
Vulnerability and security misconfiguration management
Implement ways to prevent, detect, and respond to threats
Improve our SIEM
Assist with security incidents
Security reviews on new technologies, including AI projects.
Share insights on technical risks with the Global IT CISO and management.
Advise the CloudOps and internal IT team on security best practices
Increase security awareness and knowledge of your colleagues
5+ year experience as a security engineer
Blue team experience - you hold the fort
Experience with a cloud-based infrastructure in AWS & containers
Experience with AWS security best practices and security products including GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail
Experience with vulnerability management
Experience with Orca Security
Experience with threat management and intrusion detection
Experience with SIEM products
Experience with DevOps or DevSecOps
Experience with Terraform and scripting
Affinity with AI and the security challenges related to AI
If it ain’t automated, it ain’t fixed
You are a self-starter, but know how to involve your stakeholders
Teamplayer
Creative problem solving
Ethical hacking experience is a plus
Professional level of English
Eager to learn and develop
Execution – We deliver results with focus, ownership, and consistency. Our teams take initiative, solve challenges proactively, and continuously optimize how we work to create meaningful impact for our customers.
Transparency – We communicate openly and clearly, ensuring stakeholders have the information they need to make informed decisions. We foster a culture of trust, welcome feedback, and embrace accountability in everything we do.
Integrity – We uphold the highest standards of honesty and responsibility. Our teams act ethically, consistently honor commitments, and build trust through principled, reliable actions.
Salary Range of 75,000 to $90,000
Base pay depends on many factors, such as location, education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Kiteworks competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
3 Cigna plans (PPO, EPO, HDHP)
90% covered (PPO/EPO) + $0 premium HDHP
$1,200–$2,400 HSA contribution
Competitive vision and dental coverage
FSA + Dependent Care FSA
401(k) with 100% match (up to $5K), immediate vesting
16 weeks (birthing) / 8 weeks (non-birthing)
$10K lifetime reimbursement fertility benefit
Unlimited PTO + 10 holidays
10 work-from-anywhere days
Requirements
- 5+ year experience as a security engineer
- Blue team experience - you hold the fort
- Experience with a cloud-based infrastructure in AWS & containers
- Experience with AWS security best practices and security products including GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail
- Experience with vulnerability management
- Experience with Orca Security
- Experience with threat management and intrusion detection
- Experience with SIEM products
- Experience with DevOps or DevSecOps
- Experience with Terraform and scripting
- Affinity with AI and the security challenges related to AI
- If it ain’t automated, it ain’t fixed
- You are a self-starter, but know how to involve your stakeholders
- Teamplayer
- Creative problem solving
- Ethical hacking experience is a plus
- Professional level of English
- Eager to learn and develop
About Kiteworks
Kiteworks is a private cybersecurity software company helping enterprises and government agencies securely govern sensitive data exchanges.
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