Lead Security Engineer - Remote Work | REF#303642

BairesDev; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; MXN 2,063,000 - 3,095,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD compensation

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Global team collaboration

Mentorship & growth

Job summary

BairesDev is hiring a Lead Security Engineer to provide strategic technical leadership and design robust security across our systems. You will guide engineering teams and collaborate with stakeholders to implement proactive defenses and ensure resilience against threats.

The role focuses on threat modeling, vulnerability management, secure SDLC, IAM, encryption, and cloud/container security, with 100% remote work and a competitive USD-based compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering or a related technical role.
• Strong leadership, architecture, and mentoring stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure SDLC.
• Solid understanding of IAM, encryption, platform security, and cloud/container security.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Establish security architectures and frameworks to protect enterprise platforms and cloud environments.
• Provide mentorship to technical teams and align with stakeholders on security strategies and compliance.
• Lead threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure SDLC practices to identify and mitigate risks early.
• Define and implement robust access controls, encryption standards, and platform-level security measures.
• Drive the continuous improvement of cloud and container security configurations across development and production environments.

Skills

Security Engineering

Technical Leadership

Threat Modeling

Vulnerability Management

Secure SDLC

IAM

Encryption

Cloud Security

Container Security

English

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Lead Security Engineer at BairesDev

As a Lead Security Engineer, you will provide strategic technical leadership and architect robust security solutions across our systems. You will guide engineering teams and collaborate with key stakeholders to integrate proactive defense mechanisms and ensure our applications and infrastructures remain resilient against emerging threats.

What You'll Do

• Establish security architectures and frameworks to protect enterprise platforms and cloud environments.
• Provide mentorship to technical teams and align with stakeholders on security strategies and compliance.
• Lead threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure SDLC practices to identify and mitigate risks early.
• Define and implement robust access controls, encryption standards, and platform-level security measures.
• Drive the continuous improvement of cloud and container security configurations across development and production environments.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering or a related technical role.
• Proven expertise in technical leadership, architecture, and mentoring stakeholders.
• Strong hands-on experience with threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure SDLC.
• Solid understanding of IAM, encryption, platform security, and cloud/container security.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!