Staff Security Engineer

Alkami Technology

. Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise security platforms .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $128,800 - $161,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in enterprise security engineering and platform architecture, with a strong focus on cloud security, vulnerability management, and security automation. Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and mentor engineering teams while ensuring compliance with security standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise Security EngineeringCloud Security EngineeringSecurity Automation and OrchestrationVulnerability ManagementCISSP Certification

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Hard Skills

Endpoint SecurityIdentity SecuritySecrets ManagementInfrastructure-as-CodeSystems IntegrationCloud Security (AWS)Security Metrics DevelopmentTroubleshooting SkillsArchitectural Problem-SolvingEmerging Security Technologies Evaluation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical SkillsMentoringInfluencing StakeholdersCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CloudFlarePaloAltoOpenAI DaybreakAutomation FrameworksSecurity Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPGSEC

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityRegulated Financial ServicesSecurity Control EffectivenessOperational ProceduresSecurity Baselines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise security platforms
Architect and optimize security infrastructure, including endpoint protection, secrets management, vulnerability management, and identity security
Lead complex security engineering initiatives from capability-gap identification through implementation and operational handoff
Partner with Network Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to embed security controls
Design and implement security automation, orchestration, and engineering integrations
Lead enterprise vulnerability remediation efforts and implement long-term engineering improvements
Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend enterprise adoption strategies
Develop enterprise engineering standards, operational procedures, and security baselines
Provide technical leadership during complex security incidents, investigations, and root cause analysis
Advise engineering and technology teams on secure infrastructure design, platform integrations, and security architecture
Develop security metrics and operational reporting
Mentor security engineers and promote engineering excellence
Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams on security control effectiveness and audit requirements
Research emerging security threats, engineering practices, automation technologies, and cloud security capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–10 years of experience in security engineering, infrastructure security, cloud security, systems engineering, or a related information security discipline
Broad experience leading complex enterprise security engineering initiatives across multiple technology domains
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Advanced enterprise security engineering and platform architecture
Expertise with endpoint security, vulnerability management, secrets management, and identity security technologies
Cloud security engineering across AWS and modern infrastructure platforms
Security automation, orchestration, scripting, and systems integration
Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, networking, operating systems, and cloud technologies
Ability to lead complex cross-functional engineering initiatives and influence technical stakeholders
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and architectural problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication with technical and business audiences
Ability to travel onsite to Alkami HQ periodically (approximately 1–2 trips annually) for team meetings, offsites, or company events
CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, or comparable professional security certification
Experience supporting regulated financial services environments
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, automation frameworks, and cloud-native technologies
Experience evaluating and implementing emerging security platforms and engineering capabilities
Experience leading enterprise security platform modernization initiatives
Network security experience working with CloudFlare, PaloAlto or similar tools
Familiarity or desire to work with Agentic tools such as OpenAI Daybreak or similar to improve security
Candidates must be eligible to work in the US for full-time employment
Alkami cannot offer employment sponsorship at this time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first environment
Unlimited paid time off
401(k) with employer match
Diverse and inclusive environment
Fun culture