Principal Security Engineer

Zerto; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of AI/ML-powered security applications. You will guide secure SDLC practices, mentor developers, and drive enterprise-grade security across the product portfolio.

Expect hands-on architecture work, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and leadership in security strategy with a focus on governance and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically 15+ years experience.
• Proven security engineering experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on application development with modern stacks.

Responsibilities

• Develops organization-wide architectures and methodologies for software systems across multiple platforms.
• Identifies and evaluates new technologies and partners for alignment with roadmap and business value.
• Reviews designs for compliance with development guidelines; provides actionable feedback.
• Influences executive leadership and partners on technology decisions.
• Mentors less-experienced staff to promote innovation and excellence.

Skills

AI/ML

Cloud

MLOps

LLMs

Agentic AI

Secure coding

CI/CD

Docker

GitHub Actions

OWASP

Leadership

Architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS

Tools

MERN stack

Python

Job description

Principal Security Engineer

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Within HPE, our Operations, Legal and Admin teams work across the business, providing visible accountability and measurable outcomes. With a variety of roles and responsibilities these teams really connect the dots, giving us the essential insights, support and capability to accelerate our transformation to be the world’s edge to cloud company. Join us redefine what’s next for you.

Job Family Definition:

The Product Security Office seeks an experienced Security Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML-powered security applications. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on application development expertise, lead and mentor developers, establish best practices, and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade security solutions aligned with business objectives.

Management Level Definition:

Contributions have visible technical impact on a product or major subcomponent. Applies in-depth professional knowledge and innovative ideas to solve complex problems. Visible contributions improve time-to-market, achieve cost reductions, or satisfy current and future unmet customer needs. Recognized internal authority on key technology area applying innovative principles and ideas. Provides technical leadership for significant project/program work. Leads or participates in cross-functional initiatives and contributes to mentorship and knowledge sharing across the organization.

What you’ll do:

Responsibilities:

• Develops organization-wide architectures and methodologies for software systems design and development across multiple platforms and organizations within the Global Business Unit.
• Identifies and evaluates new technologies, innovations, and outsourced development partner relationships for alignment with technology roadmap and business value; creates plans for integration and update into architecture.
• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
• Leverages recognized domain expertise, business acumen, and experience to influence decisions of executive business leadership, outsourced development partners, and industry standards groups.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members to set an example of software systems design and development innovation and excellence.

What you need to bring:

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically 15+ years experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of AI/ML, cloud, MLOps, large language models, and agentic AI concepts.
• Good understanding of AI security, responsible AI principles, and governance frameworks.
• Proven track record of designing, threat modeling, and implementing secure workflows throughout the SDLC.
• Strong hands-on experience in developing applications using MERN stack and Python
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitOps, Docker, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and secure coding practices is a plus.
• Experience designing and developing software systems design tools and languages.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in overall architecture of software systems for products and solutions.
• Lead and mentor development teams, drive delivery, and manage technical priorities.
• Designing and integrating software systems running on multiple platform types into overall architecture.
• History of innovation with multiple patents or deployed solutions in the field of software design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
• Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at business unit and executive levels.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

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