RapidScale is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our Cybersecurity team, reporting to the Director of Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Operations. In this role, you will help strengthen our security posture across cloud and on-prem environments by engineering, implementing, and improving core security controls. You will collaborate closely with infrastructure, architecture, operations, and GRC teams to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant solutions.
This role is ideal for an experienced security engineer who enjoys hands-on work, solving complex technical problems, building secure design patterns, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts across the cybersecurity program.
Role Overview
You will be part of a small, high-performing team responsible for identity and access management, network and cloud security, vulnerability management, incident response, and risk reduction. Your work will directly support enterprise compliance objectives and help mature RapidScale's security capabilities in a fast-paced, hybrid cloud environment.
Success in this role requires strong technical depth, solid communication skills, and the ability to partner across teams to deliver secure, practical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Network and Cloud Security Engineering
- Implement and support secure network architectures, including IP networking, routing, segmentation, VPN, DNS, load balancing, and firewall policies.
- Assess existing infrastructure and assist in designing improvements that strengthen security and align with best practices.
- Apply cloud security expertise across AWS, Azure, GCP, and private cloud environments to protect hybrid workloads.
- Harden cloud and on-prem systems through secure configuration, policy enforcement, and monitoring enhancements.
Identity, Access, and Privileged Access Management
- Support role-based access control (RBAC) and least privilege implementation across the environment.
- Contribute to the deployment, integration, and ongoing operation of Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms.
- Ensure secure access patterns and identity lifecycle practices across multi-cloud and enterprise systems.
Security Operations & Incident Response
- Operate and maintain SIEM, EDR, and logging tools to support threat detection and investigation.
- Participate in incident response efforts, including triage, containment, documentation, and lessons learned.
- Analyze audit and telemetry data to identify anomalies and improve detection coverage.
Cross-Team Collaboration & Enablement
- Work closely with architecture, operations, and product teams to embed security in technical designs and deployments.
- Provide clear, actionable guidance on security best practices and risk mitigation.
- Partner with GRC to support compliance requirements, technical control enforcement, and audit evidence collection.
- Contribute to team development through knowledge sharing and mentoring of junior engineers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, GRC, or related field, and 4 years of experience in network or cloud security.
OR master's with 2 years of experience
OR Ph.D. with up to 1 year of experience
OR 8 years of relevant experience without a degree - Experience securing enterprise-scale cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Strong understanding of MFA, RBAC, IAM concepts, and access management principles.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise networking fundamentals and security controls.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more related certifications: CISSP, CCSP, Security+, cloud provider certifications, CISM, or similar.
- Experience with IAM or PAM platforms such as CyberArk, SailPoint, Password Manager Pro, or similar tools.
- Experience securing hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Proficiency with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.).
- Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, and cloud-native security tooling.
- Understanding of secure remote access technologies and best practices for distributed workforces.
USD 101,500.00 - 169,100.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $101,500.00 - $169,100.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
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