Information Security Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate the risk assessment process, including identifying, evaluating, and treating information security risks
• Define, document, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with regulatory and industry compliance standards
• Design, implement, and continuously improve security controls across cloud and on-premise systems
• Monitor and analyze security systems and alerts to identify suspicious activities and respond to potential threats
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls into business processes and engineering development
• Maintain and improve documentation and evidence required to support audits and compliance activities
• Assist with hands-on system administration tasks related to security configurations

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the Information Security field
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field
• Exceptional understanding of IT infrastructure, including applications, networks, servers, storage, and cloud technologies
• Knowledge of relevant frameworks such as NIST 800-53/171, SOC 2, and ISO 27001
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional security certifications such as CISSP, GCED, or GCIH
• Experience operating in regulated environments subject to FedRAMP or CUI handling
• Experience integrating security into software development lifecycles (SSDLC)
• Experience with threat modeling, secure code review, and CI/CD security controls
• Prior experience working in a startup environment

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 10 days of holidays including an end-of-year closure
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend
• Dog friendly offices