Senior Identity Engineer

Later

Senior Identity Engineer securing Later’s AI-powered influencer marketing platform. Owning identity, authentication, CI/CD security, and scalable security tooling for brand marketing campaigns.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in application security, infrastructure security, and secure CI/CD practices, with a strong focus on identity and access management. Proficient in implementing security standards and best practices while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance security posture and compliance.

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Application SecurityIdentity And Access ManagementSecure CI/CD PracticesOWASP, NIST, And CIS ControlsAWS Security Hub

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Hard Skills

Security EngineeringAuthentication SystemsAuthorization FrameworksVulnerability IdentificationSecurity AutomationInfrastructure SecurityProduction-Grade Software DevelopmentSecure Development PracticesCompliance FrameworksMachine-To-Machine Security

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationMentorship

Tools & Technologies

SIEM ToolsSOAR ToolsAWS Security HubAzure Security CenterGCP Security Command CenterTerraformCloudFormation

Certifications & Qualifications

SOC 2 ComplianceISO 27001 Compliance

Industry Keywords

Security PostureSecurity StandardsSecurity ToolingSecure Build/Deploy PracticesSASTDASTSCAContainer ScanningSecret ManagementCloud-Native Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess and continuously improve Later’s security posture across applications, infrastructure, and development workflows
Define and implement scalable security standards, guardrails, and best practices through automated and auditable solutions
Partner with Engineering and Product leadership to align security priorities with business objectives and delivery timelines
Proactively design systems and processes that reduce emerging and long-term security exposure
Own identity and access management, including authentication, authorization, and secure machine-to-machine processes
Design, implement, and maintain secure authentication systems for internal tools and customer-facing experiences
Harden login systems and establish consistent authentication patterns across services
Build and maintain internal security tooling for secure development, operational visibility, and compliance workflows
Embed SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning, secret management, and secure build/deploy practices into CI/CD pipelines
Identify vulnerabilities, communicate risk and impact, and drive remediation
Provide security guidance during system design and architecture reviews
Collaborate cross-functionally to embed security into development workflows
Translate complex security concepts into actionable recommendations
Lead by influence through standards, tooling, mentorship, and secure engineering practices
Stay current on application security, cloud security, and identity best practices
Apply OWASP, NIST, and CIS Controls pragmatically in production environments
Continuously improve identity architecture and security automation
Improve Later’s security posture while maintaining speed of product delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7+ years of experience as a Security Engineer or Software Engineer with a strong security focus
Proven experience building and operating production-grade software, systems, or internal tooling
Strong background in application security, infrastructure security, and secure CI/CD practices
Hands-on experience with identity and access management, authentication systems, authorization frameworks, and machine-to-machine security patterns
Experience applying OWASP, NIST, or CIS Controls in real-world production environments
Familiarity with AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, or GCP Security Command Center
Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR tools and Infrastructure-as-Code security scanning using Terraform or CloudFormation
Experience supporting SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance frameworks
Familiarity with modern backend systems, including C#, and cloud-native architectures
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence engineering teams
Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable guidance

Benefits

Comp & perks

All permanent team members are eligible to participate in various benefits plans as part of their overall compensation package
Market-based, data-driven compensation evaluated bi-annually, including performance and market-related factors
Equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusion-first culture
Recruitment accommodations or support available upon request