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Principal Security Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
127 days ago
Salary
$177K - $284K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Security Engineer
Workiva
• 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.
Job 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
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