Senior Security Engineer

Suralink

. Own the company’s entire security posture .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity management, including building security strategies, compliance frameworks, and risk management. Proficient in cloud security, incident response, and vulnerability management, with a strong ability to communicate risks effectively to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity ManagementCloud Security (AWS, GCP, Azure)Incident Response and Disaster RecoveryCompliance Frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR)Scripting for Automation (Python, Bash, Go)

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityRisk ManagementIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementScripting (Python, Bash, Go, Javascript)Infrastructure-as-CodeContainer Security (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker)Security Auditing (SOC 2)GRC Automation PlatformsSecurity Tooling Evaluation

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadershipTrainingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPWizDatadogElasticSentinelOneJamfKandjiIntuneMDM Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Security SpecialtyCISSPOSCPGCIH

Industry Keywords

Compliance (SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS)Security PostureRisk-Based PrioritizationPhishing SimulationsSecurity Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJamfJavaScriptKubernetesPythonTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the company’s entire security posture
Build and maintain the annual security strategy, compliance goals, and risk management frameworks
Evaluate, select, and budget for security tooling
Own or prepare the company for compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 Type II and GDPR
Create, test, and maintain Incident Response and Disaster Recovery playbooks
Harden AWS/GCP cloud environments, manage IAM policies, and configure network security
Integrate SAST/DAST security scanning into deployment pipelines and conduct code reviews
Deploy and manage MDM, MDR solutions, and identity providers
Set up log aggregation and investigate security alerts and anomalies
Manage vulnerability and patch management programs using risk-based prioritization
Run phishing simulations and train the remote workforce on security best practices
Answer security questionnaires and support sales enablement
Bridge high-level risk management with hands-on security engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years in dedicated cybersecurity roles
Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Experience with modern security stack tools (e.g., Wiz, Datadog, Elastic, SentinelOne)
Ability to write scripts in Python, Bash, Go, Javascript, or similar to automate security tasks and integrate APIs
Direct experience leading or heavily contributing to a SOC 2 audit
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Experience with GRC automation platforms (Vanta, Drata)
Experience with frameworks such as ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, or GDPR
Experience with infrastructure-as-code and container security (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker), including policy-as-code and guardrails
Experience with endpoint and device management (Jamf, Kandji, Intune) and corporate IT security fundamentals
Familiarity with securing AI/LLM-enabled products and internal AI tool usage
Relevant certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, OSCP, GCIH, or similar
Ability to explain risk to executives and engineering teams
Ability to recognize security gaps and make remediation recommendations
Proven track record of building security programs from scratch

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-friendly policy
Medical/vision/dental insurance
Flexible PTO policy
Ten paid holidays
Parental leave
Professional development allowance
Community involvement