Senior IT Security Engineer at NEAR Foundation leading information security program and compliance initiatives. Partnering with IT teams for secure architectural design and risk management.
About the role
- Senior Security Engineer managing security implementations, operations, and improvements for Cloudera's hybrid IT environment, focusing on cloud and on-premises controls.
Responsibilities
- Deploy and tune security controls across on-premises and cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Ensure that security architectures designed by leadership are effectively integrated
- Identify, assess, and track security vulnerabilities across infrastructure, cloud environments, endpoints, and applications
- Perform risk-based analysis to prioritize remediation, partner with IT and Engineering teams to drive fixes, and validate remediation effectiveness
- Maintain and monitor security configurations across cloud providers
- Manage cloud security groups, IAM roles, and monitoring containerized workloads and serverless functions
- Manage and troubleshoot on-premises security controls, including firewalls, endpoint protection (EDR), and virtualization security
- Administer and enforce IAM policies, including SSO integration, MFA rollout, and the management of Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools
- Serve as a core technical responder during security incidents
- Maintain security tooling and develop scripts (e.g., Python, Terraform) to automate repetitive security tasks
- Assist in gathering evidence for audits and ensuring controls meet industry standards like ISO 27001, SOC 2, or PCI DSS
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 4–6 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or infrastructure security
- Hands-on experience configuring security settings within at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Solid understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and endpoint security technologies
- Ability to use scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) or Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) to manage security configurations
- Practical experience managing identity providers (e.g., Okta, Azure AD) and RBAC models
- Strong ability to document technical processes and communicate security risks to peers and cross-functional partners
- Certifications like CompTIA Security+, GIAC (GSEC/GCIH), or Associate-level Cloud Security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty) are a plus.
Benefits
- Generous PTO Policy
- Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
- Flexible WFH Policy
- Mental & Physical Wellness programs
- Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
- Access to Continued Career Development
- Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Employee Resource Groups
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