Senior Security Engineer

Axios

. Lead architectural design and implementation of security controls across cloud infrastructure, platform services, and AI integrations .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in cloud and application security, including threat modeling, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks. Proficient in integrating security automation into CI/CD pipelines and leading security initiatives across diverse teams.

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Cloud Security ExpertiseAWS Infrastructure SecurityKubernetes HardeningSAST/DAST IntegrationSecurity Automation

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Hard Skills

Threat ModelingVulnerability ScanningPenetration TestingIAM ManagementSecrets ManagementAI SecuritySecurity AutomationScripting in PythonScripting in GoScripting in Bash

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

AWSKubernetesGitHub ActionsSIEMPrometheusGrafanaLoki

Industry Keywords

Zero-Trust ArchitectureSecurity RoadmapIncident ResponseAutomated Threat IntelligenceSecurity Monitoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGrafanaKubernetesPrometheusPythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead architectural design and implementation of security controls across cloud infrastructure, platform services, and AI integrations
Drive vulnerability management, threat modeling, incident response, and proactive security assessments across AWS, Kubernetes, and AI application environments
Shape, maintain, and execute the company’s long-term security roadmap with engineering and executive leadership
Embed automated security testing, SAST/DAST, and AI-driven compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code workflows
Oversee IAM, secrets management, encryption protocols, and zero-trust architecture standards
Evaluate, deploy, and maintain internal AI security tools and third-party defensive solutions against AI-driven threats
Conduct threat modeling workshops and coach teams on secure coding and infrastructure practices
Partner with product, infrastructure, data, and QE teams to integrate security throughout the development lifecycle
Establish security monitoring, SIEM alerting, and incident response playbooks
Pilot and deploy defensive AI tools to improve threat detection and reduce exposure risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep expertise in cloud and application security, including threat modeling, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, IAM, secrets management, AI security, and compliance frameworks
Strong working knowledge of AWS infrastructure and security controls, including IAM, KMS, EKS, RDS, and S3
Experience hardening Kubernetes clusters, runtime security, container scanning, and network policy enforcement
Proficiency integrating SAST/DAST and security automation into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
Solid scripting or programming skills in Python, Go, or Bash for security tooling and automated remediation
Hands-on experience with SIEM, security logging, automated threat intelligence, and AI-powered monitoring frameworks, including Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, or modern SOC tooling
Demonstrated leadership driving security initiatives, defining policy, and guiding engineering teams on security risk
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, balancing security requirements and business agility

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with employer match
Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
Dental and vision coverage
Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
Birth-givers will have an additional 6-8 weeks depending on type of delivery, for a total of 18-20 weeks continuous leave
Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
One mental health day per quarter
Annual learning and development stipend
$100 monthly work-from-home stipend
Tele-mental health services through Headspace
OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
Access to the Axios “Axios Employee Support Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
Virtual company-sponsored social events
A strong and positive work environment
A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Ongoing learning to develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance productivity, creativity, and efficiency