Embedded Security Engineering Lead

Toyota Tsusho Systems; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc. is seeking a Technical Lead, Security Embedded Engineering to guide a team and contribute hands-on security work.

You’ll drive security-centric design, code reviews, and architectural governance while collaborating with client teams to align with program priorities and security objectives. You will mentor engineers, lead security initiatives, and ensure secure development practices across Java/Go stacks on AWS, leveraging GitLab and Datadog for CI/CD and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• 7+ years in application/security/cloud or related engineering areas.
• 2+ years leading technical initiatives in client-facing settings.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and cloud security best practices.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Go; mobile security experience a plus.
• Experience with security assessments, secure code reviews, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to Security Embedded Engineers.
• Translate client needs into actionable work plans and oversee delivery.
• Conduct design, code, and architecture reviews for secure software.
• Oversee secure CI/CD practices with GitLab and automated security testing.
• Develop and maintain secure applications on AWS with observability tooling.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring engineers

Stakeholder management

Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

GitLab

Datadog

AWS

Job description

Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc. is seeking a Technical Lead, Security Embedded Engineering to guide a team and contribute hands-on security work.

You’ll drive security-centric design, code reviews, and architectural governance while collaborating with client teams to align with program priorities and security objectives. You will mentor engineers, lead security initiatives, and ensure secure development practices across Java/Go stacks on AWS, leveraging GitLab and Datadog for CI/CD and