Senior Security Engineer (Remote)

Red Cup IT, Inc.Los Angeles, CA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

The role of a Senior Security Engineer in 2026 has evolved from a traditional "firewall gatekeeper" into a strategic architect and automation expert. With the rise of AI-driven threats and the death of the traditional network perimeter, this role now focuses heavily on Zero Trust, Cloud Sovereignty, and DevSecOps integration.

Role Overview

A Senior Security Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the systems that protect an organization's digital assets. Unlike junior roles that focus on monitoring, the "Senior" level requires leading large-scale architecture projects, mentoring junior staff, and automating security responses to keep pace with AI-speed attacks.

Key Responsibilities

Security Architecture & Design: Architecting end-to-end security solutions for multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures.
Automation & DevSecOps: Embedding automated security scanning (SAST/DAST) into CI/CD pipelines so security is "baked in" rather than "bolted on."
Incident Leadership: Serving as the technical lead during high-severity security incidents and conducting advanced digital forensics.
AI Security Governance: Implementing guardrails for internal AI models and defending against AI-powered social engineering and deepfakes.
Vulnerability Management: Managing complex, risk-based vulnerability programs that prioritize threats based on actual business impact rather than just "high" CVSS scores.
Compliance & Data Sovereignty: Ensuring technical controls align with evolving global regulations like GDPR, NIST 800-53, and newer cloud sovereignty laws.

Technical Skills & Requirements

Category	Essential Skills (2026 Standards)
Cloud Security	Identity & Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep), Cloud-Native SIEM.
Engineering	Proficiency in Python, Go, or Rust for building custom security tooling and automation.
Networking	Deep knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), BGP, and Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP).
Defensive Ops	Expertise in SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) and XDR platforms.
Modern Cryptography	Knowledge of quantum-resistant algorithms and digital provenance protocols.

Experience & Certifications

• Years of Experience: Typically 5–10+ years in cybersecurity or high-level systems engineering.• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.• Top Certifications: -CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (The industry gold standard).

-OSCP / OSCE: Offensive Security certifications for deep technical testing skills.-CCSP / AWS Certified Security: Specialized cloud security expertise.-CASE: Certified Application Security Engineer (Focus on DevSecOps).

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Red Cup IT, Inc. is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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