Security Engineer (Python)

Remote $98k–$162k 2 months ago full-time quality 8.6/10

PythonCloud securityCI/CDKubernetesAWSInfrastructure as Code

Build production-grade security applications and services using Python
Develop internal security platforms and tooling from scratch
Create security APIs and integrations with existing systems
Build automation to detect misconfigurations, enforce security baselines and automate security reviews and alerts
Design and implement AI-powered security integrations
Design and enforce secure cloud architectures (AWS)
Implement policy enforcement for IAM least-privilege models, secrets management (e.g., Vault, SSM, Sealed Secrets) and security groups and private networking
Secure CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) to prevent secret leakage and enforce signed artifacts and immutable builds
Own code and artifact scanning: SAST / DAST, dependency & SBOM scanning, container image scanning
Define security gates that balance developer velocity and risk
Improve runtime security controls: detection of suspicious activity and abuse prevention
Policy enforcement in production
Partner with teams on threat modeling and secure design reviews
Support incident response and post-mortems from a security perspective
Drive continuous improvement from security incidents and near-misses
Lead technical aspects of security incident investigations

Strong experience in Infrastructure / Platform / Cloud Security
Advanced Python development skills (not just scripting—building production software)
Hands-on with CI/CD security tooling
Experience building security applications and platforms
Software design patterns and engineering best practices
Cloud platforms: AWS
Kubernetes
CI/CD systems
Infrastructure as Code
Python software development (APIs, services, tooling)
Automation-first, not manual checklists
Strong communicator who can influence engineers
Comfortable operating in fast-moving, production environments
Software engineering mindset applied to security problems

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Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
Competitive salary and company benefits
Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)

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