Staff Security Engineer

Nerdy

Staff Security Engineer at Nerdy driving enterprise security and operations in AWS environments. Leading compliance, threat detection, and mentoring senior engineers in a remote setup.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing enterprise security strategies, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and incident response. Proficient in leveraging AI-powered tools for security automation and mentoring engineering teams to enhance security practices across the organization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise Security StrategyAWS Security (IAM, Security Groups, Logging, Monitoring)Threat Detection and Incident ResponseCybersecurity Frameworks and ComplianceAI Tools for Security (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude)

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Hard Skills

Security EngineeringVulnerability ManagementBusiness Continuity PlanningDisaster Recovery PlanningCloud Infrastructure SecurityEndpoint SecurityNetwork SecurityRegulatory ComplianceData Protection ComplianceRisk Management

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered Security ToolsCursorClaude CodeGitHub Copilot

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Computer ScienceInformation SecurityAdvanced Degree/Certifications (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

NIST 800-171CMMC Level 2 ComplianceSecurity Best PracticesAutomation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute enterprise security strategy
Partner closely with leaders to cover compliance, automation, and security best practices across the organization
Lead business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Identify and address security gaps created by the rapid adoption of new tools and platforms
Oversee threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management
Ensure regulatory, privacy, and data protection compliance
Use AI-powered tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent) to implement security guardrails, automate checks, and accelerate security workflows
Mentor other engineers and collaborate with peers to strengthen the team's collective knowledge
Design secure, scalable, and resilient architecture
Embed security controls across Engineering, Product, Legal, and People teams
Manage vendors, security tools, and IT systems
Report security posture and risk metrics to executives

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in Security Engineering, IT, or Infrastructure leadership
Experience leading enterprise security in AWS-first environments
Hands-on experience with AWS security (IAM, security groups, logging, monitoring)
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk, and compliance
Experience leading threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response
Demonstrated ability to influence, driving security adoption across engineering and product teams
Expertise in cloud infrastructure, IAM, endpoint and network security
Explicit mentoring of senior-level engineers regularly
Ability to align security strategy with business goals
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience using AI tools for security purposes with tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar
Familiarity with NIST 800-171 and/or CMMC Level 2 compliance frameworks (Nice to have)
Bachelor’s in CS, Information Security, or related field (advanced degree/certs preferred) (Nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive USD-Benchmarked Compensation: Earn a market-leading rate set, paid to you in local currency.
100% Remote (Home Country Only): Work from anywhere in your home country—no relocation required, no borders crossed.
Flexible Time Off: Our flexible PTO lets you recharge on your own terms and when you need it the most.
Local Holiday Pay: We honor your nation’s official holidays with paid time off—celebrate what matters to you.
Continuous Learning: Get a free, all-inclusive learning membership for you and your household—including 1-on-1 tutoring hours, unlimited on-demand classes, and access to our full suite of learning products and services.
Supercharge with AI: Gain exclusive access to cutting-edge AI tools that boost your productivity, making you feel almost super-human (cape not included).
Feedback-Rich, Collaborative Culture: Tap into regular training, peer reviews, and a team that treats every team member as a vital collaborator and owner in our success.
Make a Global Impact: Your expertise fuels an innovative platform used by learners around the world—be part of something transformative.