Principal Platform Security Engineer

Principal Platform Security EngineerSecurity Platform building / hands-on builder, technical leadership abilities, Python expertiseThis is a Full-Time/Direct Hire position with our client in financial services with offices in NYC and Seattle. 100% Remote. The Principal Platform Security Engineer must be a builder, position requires heavy Python coding, reviewing systems and determining what is needed to provide strongest security and building it with Python. Must have 10 years of experience and 5+ years in security focused work and strong AWS. Software engineering background with Python, Go, C++, or Java. Strong containerization and orchestration experience is required- Kubernetes, EKS - Please apply if this sounds like you!Overview:The job is within the Platform Security team, which focuses on securing platform infrastructure. This role will specialize in non-cloud infrastructure, containerization, and container orchestration security (e.g., Kubernetes and EKS), while also covering areas such as PKI, cryptography, identity management, and network security.Key Responsibilities:Design, deploy, and maintain security services/platforms for engineering teams.Enhance security controls across all layers of infrastructure.Collaborate with engineering teams on security architecture and decisions.Work with other security functions (e.g., application security, incident response) to identify and mitigate risks.Minimum Qualifications:10+ years of experience in security and related fields.Expertise in container orchestration, SRE, systems engineering, or network engineering.Experience with distributed systems, cloud computing (e.g., AWS), and high-availability services.Strong software development skills (Python/Go).Deep knowledge of computer security principles.Preferred Qualifications:Experience securing AWS, Linux environments, and cryptographic infrastructure.Experience in identity and access management, secrets management, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).

Created: 2025-01-15