Staff Security Engineer

CloudQuery; United Kingdom; Remote; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudQuery is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to enhance its security strategy. You will lead initiatives for SOC2 compliance and oversee risk management to ensure secure operations. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams to implement robust security practices and maintain documentation that meets compliance standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 years of IT security experience and a passion for evolving security measures.

Benefits

Remote-first company

Competitive pay with equity options

Remote-friendly culture

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in IT security.
• Experience leading SOC2 certification processes.
• Strong understanding of MDM solutions and cloud security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security initiatives.
• Lead SOC2 attestation and compliance efforts.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits.

Skills

IT security management

SOC2 compliance

Risk management

Endpoint security

Threat detection

Incident management

Communication

Security policy development

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

CloudQuery is seeking a talented and experienced Staff Security Engineer to join our core team. You will be responsible for shaping our security strategy and ensuring our infrastructure and operations adhere to industry standards. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you'll lead the charge on maintaining our SOC2 attestation and oversee risk management efforts to ensure CloudQuery is secure, compliant, and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, product, and executive teams to design and implement security initiatives
• Lead end-to-end efforts to achieve SOC2 attestation and other relevant certifications
• Manage MDM (Mobile Device Management) and other security software to enforce company-wide security policies
• Oversee the implementation of security tools and practices across all departments, including DevOps, engineering, and corporate systems
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures that meet compliance requirements and best practices
• Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and reviews to identify and mitigate potential security threats
• Drive security awareness and training initiatives to ensure all team members understand security best practices
• Stay up to date with emerging security trends and technologies to continuously improve the security posture of CloudQuery
• Lead incident response planning, simulation, and real-time handling of security incidents
• Prepare and maintain thorough documentation for security measures, processes, and risk management activities
  
  
  

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in IT security, with a strong track record in managing security risk
• Experience leading SOC2 and similar certification processes, with hands-on experience in compliance, audits, and security frameworks
• Solid understanding of MDM solutions, endpoint security, and IT management
• Strong familiarity with cloud platforms, security best practices, and DevOps processes
• Experience in security incident management, threat detection, and vulnerability assessments
• Excellent communicator with the ability to clearly document security processes and present them to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Self-driven, resourceful, and able to thrive in a remote-first environment
• A passion for security, automation, and ensuring development velocity without compromising on safety
  
  
  

Benefits

• Remote-first company!
• Competitive pay with significant options pack upside
• Remote-friendly environment and culture that nurtures company and team events to stay connected
• High-impact role with lots of responsibilities and opportunities for career advancement

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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