Staff Security Engineer

The employer is a cybersecurity company providing managed detection and response to regulated industries.

We are hiring a Staff Security Engineer to join our software engineering team in Los Angeles. You will set technical direction on projects that matter to our customers. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is hybrid, with three days a week in our Los Angeles office.

What you’ll do

• Run threat models and security reviews for new features and infrastructure
• Support compliance work such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits
• Manage vulnerability scanning and drive remediation with engineering teams
• Harden cloud identity and access management
• Build detections and respond to security incidents
• Mentor junior engineers and review their work
• Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience
• Experience with a SIEM or log analysis platform
• Experience in application, cloud or infrastructure security
• Scripting ability in Python or a similar language
• A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery

Nice to have

• Experience with container security
• Security certifications such as OSCP, CISSP or GIAC

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $208,000 – $264,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

• Wellness stipend
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid professional licensing and society memberships
• Health savings account with employer contribution
• Annual professional development and certification budget
• Paid time off plus paid company holidays

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.