Senior Staff Information Security Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Staff Information Security Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will shape security architecture and engineering standards across cloud and infrastructure environments, with a strong emphasis on AWS and colocation platforms. The position partners closely with product, platform, and technical teams to embed security early in the design process and strengthen protection across shared services. You will lead threat modeling, risk assessment, and automation efforts that improve the security posture of critical systems and support major technical initiatives.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $145,000 – $165,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve security architecture for AWS and colocation infrastructure
• Establish secure reference architectures and engineering standards
• Provide technical leadership for major infrastructure and product initiatives
• Design and improve comprehensive security across cloud environments and shared services
• Engage in early design discussions for new products and platforms to assess security needs
• Lead threat modeling and risk assessment processes for technical projects
• Develop and embed security automation in workflow and tooling across systems

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in security engineering, infrastructure security, or cloud security
• Proficient in securing AWS environments with strong knowledge of identity, access management, and encryption
• Hands-on experience with on-premises and colocation infrastructure security
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD security, and containerized platforms
• Demonstrated ability to implement automated security controls and solutions
• Proficient in Python, Go, or similar programming languages for scripting or software development
• Experience leading complex projects across multiple teams in technical environments

Benefits

• A remote-first work culture promoting flexibility
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 13 paid holidays throughout the year
• Opportunities for community volunteering days

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.