Workiva

Principal Security Engineer

Workiva

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $177,000 - $284,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Leads business and technical partners with expert knowledge of relevant security technologies.
  • Applies innovative techniques to address emerging technologies, specifically focusing on AI integration and modern cloud security paradigms.
  • Prepares and analyzes overall security architecture and detailed systems specifications for complex security systems
  • Serves as InfoSec Ambassador and lead technical representative to Infrastructure and Reliability and R&D as a whole.
  • Leads discussion with stakeholder teams regarding best practices in design and implementation of secure cloud systems
  • Leads initiatives designed to share knowledge across InfoSec, R&D, and Technology teams.
  • Identifies, recommends, coordinates, and delivers timely knowledge to support teams regarding technologies, processes or tools.
  • Develops and executes strategies to increase Cloud Security knowledge throughout the enterprise.
  • Represents Security Platform in development and implementation of the overall global enterprise cloud architecture
  • Designs, develops, and implements cloud-native architectures that will allow requirements to be met with appropriate security controls present.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 6 years of experience; or equivalent practical experience
  • Min 10 years experience with Security Architecture and/or Engineering
  • Min 5 years minimum experience with Cloud platforms
  • In-depth knowledge of Cloud services relevant to Workiva's infrastructure, their configuration, and common security problems
  • Experience using, implementing, or securing Artificial Intelligence technologies. Candidates must demonstrate an "AI-first" mindset in solving modern security challenges
  • Experience with assessment, development, implementation, optimization, and documentation of a comprehensive and broad set of security technologies and processes
  • Working knowledge of common and industry standard cloud-native/cloud-friendly authentication mechanisms
  • Experience with deployment orchestration, automation, and security configuration management
  • Experience performing threat modeling and design reviews to assess security implications and requirements for introduction of new technologies
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to be successful in a team environment
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction
  • Technical writing experience
Benefits
  • A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
  • Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
  • 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Security ArchitectureCloud SecurityArtificial IntelligenceCloud platformsSecurity technologiesThreat modelingDesign reviewsDeployment orchestrationAutomationSecurity configuration management
Soft Skills
Interpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationIndependent workTechnical writing