Senior Security Engineer

Coupa Software

. Architect and build multi-cloud security controls across Coupa’s cloud environment .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in multi-cloud security architecture, vulnerability management, and policy-as-code implementation. Proficient in leading security engineering projects and mentoring teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Multi-Cloud Security ArchitectureAWS Security ExpertiseTerraform and IaC FrameworksVulnerability Management Program OwnershipContainer Security Tooling

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Hard Skills

IAM PoliciesVPC SegmentationPolicy-As-CodePythonGoCI/CD Security IntegrationsSASTDASTSCACloud Misconfiguration Remediation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

WizQualysTenableSIEMSOAREDR ToolingCloud-Native Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPCISAAWS Security CertificationGCP Security Certification

Industry Keywords

SOC 2ISO 27001PCI-DSSFedRAMPNIST 800-53

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and build multi-cloud security controls across Coupa’s cloud environment
Design VPC segmentation, security groups/NACLs, IAM policies using least privilege and permission boundaries, and Organizations/SCPs guardrails
Build policy-as-code and IaC security guardrails and integrate them into CI/CD pre-merge and pre-deploy gates
Harden containerized workloads through image scanning, admission control, pod security standards, and runtime detection
Create automated remediation for cloud misconfiguration and drift
Own the vulnerability management program
Serve as technical escalation point for security incidents and vulnerability findings
Lead forensics, containment, root-cause analysis, and remediation using cloud-native and EDR tooling
Partner with Risk & Compliance to translate audit requirements into technical controls and automate evidence collection
Mentor security engineers through design review, threat modeling, and code/architecture review
Own reference architectures, threat models, and runbooks
Participate in and help improve the on-call rotation

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of security engineering experience, including significant hands-on experience securing production cloud environments at scale
Experience leading projects or mentoring other engineers
Deep hands-on AWS security expertise, including IAM, VPC/networking, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config, and Organizations/SCPs
Working knowledge of GCP or Azure security is a plus
Production experience with Terraform or equivalent IaC and policy-as-code frameworks
Container/Kubernetes security tooling experience
Strong software engineering fundamentals, including Python and/or Go, Git-based workflows, and CI/CD security integrations
Experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA
Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms and vulnerability management tooling such as Wiz, Qualys, or Tenable
Working knowledge of SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
CISSP, CCSP, CISA, or AWS/GCP security certifications are a plus
Some international travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Two designated company-wide paid wellness days off each year
Paid day off on the employee’s birthday or another day within the birthday month
40 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off annually
Free, confidential, 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Program counseling and resources
Business travel protection through Zurich Travel Assist, including medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support
Monetary referral bonuses for successful referrals
Location-specific comprehensive medical/dental insurance
Location-specific retirement/pension plans
Location-specific life or accident protection
Collaborative culture and global-impact work environment