Staff Security Engineer, Security Enablement

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. Design the physical security systems integration layer, including access control and video management platforms, APIs, and data connectors .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesLead💰 $193,800 - $285,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and integrating physical security systems, including access control and video management platforms, while managing AWS cloud infrastructure and leading multi-team technical programs. Proficient in project planning, execution, and mentoring, with a strong focus on operational excellence and security standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AWS Cloud ManagementSecurity Engineering ExpertiseAccess Control SystemsProject Planning and ExecutionMentoring Engineers

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Hard Skills

Security EngineeringCloud InfrastructureAccess Control PlatformsVideo Management SystemsAPIs and IntegrationsProject PlanningNetwork Diagram AnalysisSQL Data AnalysisPython CodingAutomation Tooling

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityOwnership and UrgencyAutonomyDrive

Tools & Technologies

JIRALenelGenetecMilestoneCloud Services

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer ScienceSecurity EngineeringInformation Systems

Industry Keywords

Physical SecurityInfrastructure EngineeringMulti-Team Technical ProgramsOperational ExcellenceSecurity Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design the physical security systems integration layer, including access control and video management platforms, APIs, and data connectors
Design and deliver multi-domain security services spanning physical security, hardware provisioning, site readiness, cloud and network infrastructure, identity and access management, key management, and reporting/observability
Partner with software engineers from design through implementation
Propose and review architecture and design resilient, secure, and scalable solutions
Support services in production and ensure operational excellence
Own the AWS cloud footprint, including services, identity boundaries, and network boundaries
Execute complex security initiatives through detailed working-backwards plans
Manage delivery risks, risk registers, mitigations, and delivery dates
Unblock cross-team work and escalate issues with recommendations and tradeoffs
Provide concise status updates to senior leaders and manage stakeholder expectations
Drive technical decisions to closure and document tooling recommendations and decisions
Contribute to vision, strategy, technical direction, and success metrics
Mentor engineers and program managers and improve plans, status reporting, and operational and security standards
Develop shared goals with security partners and identify solutions that optimize or automate inefficient processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years in security or infrastructure engineering, including 4+ leading multi-team technical programs
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Security Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field
Expertise with cloud-based services and infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, etc.)
Hands-on depth with enterprise access control and video platforms (Lenel, Genetec, Milestone, or peers) and the APIs and integrations around them
Project planning and execution skills including JIRA experience, reviewing technical design documents, security controls, estimating, and scheduling
Deep understanding of at least three security engineering domains and broad understanding across many domains
Ability to read network diagrams and reason about cloud deployment topology
Understanding of hardware and firmware lifecycles
Experience with global-scale software or cloud rollouts, vendor-supplied platforms, integration, and migration work
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Ability to influence without authority and re-plan when circumstances change
Experience mentoring engineers and program managers
Strong ownership, urgency, autonomy, and drive
Preferred: proficiency in SQL data analysis, Python coding, and other automation tooling
Preferred: experience with building Agentic workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity grant opportunities
401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability insurance
Basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program
Flexible paid time off/vacation for salaried roles
80 hours of paid sick time per year for salaried roles
Comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare
Wellness expense reimbursement