JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic Security Platform Engineer – Lead to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of our security platform. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive security strategies, identify emerging threats, and deploy effective countermeasures. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader to make a significant impact in the field of cybersecurity.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Lead a team of security engineers in designing, implementing, and maintaining our security platform.
- Develop and execute comprehensive security strategies to protect against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions into our infrastructure and applications.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration tests to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Monitor security logs and alerts to detect and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
- Stay abreast of the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve our security posture.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to foster their professional growth and development.
FAQs:
1. What is the role of a Platform Security Engineer – Lead?
- The Lead Platform Security Engineer is responsible for overseeing and implementing security measures to protect the company’s platform and associated services. They lead security strategy development, conduct assessments, implement controls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into all aspects of the platform.
2. What qualifications are required for this role?
- Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. They should also have proven experience (X years) in security engineering roles, strong understanding of security principles and technologies, experience with cloud security concepts, and excellent communication skills. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are a plus.
3. What are the responsibilities of a Lead Platform Security Engineer?
- Responsibilities include leading security strategy development, conducting security assessments and tests, designing and implementing security controls, staying up-to-date with security trends, leading incident response efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing mentorship to junior team members.