Principal Security Engineer

InterSystems; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

InterSystems is looking for a Principal Security Engineer in Boston, MA, to lead security architecture and define standards for their cloud and SaaS platforms. The role requires over 10 years of experience in security engineering with deep expertise in IAM, network and cloud security. The ideal candidate will drive complex security initiatives and mentor engineering teams. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, 401(k) contributions, and paid time off. The estimated salary range for this role is $135,000 - $194,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in security engineering and/or architecture roles.
• Deep expertise in multiple security domains.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead security architecture across platforms.
• Establish security standards and best practices.
• Drive adoption of zero trust principles.

Skills

Security engineering expertise

Identity management

Network security

Cloud security

Data protection

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Okta

HashiCorp Vault

Terraform

Palo Alto firewalls

Job description

InterSystems is a global technology provider focused on high-performance data platforms that power mission-critical applications across healthcare, financial services, and the public sector. As the company continues its transition from primarily on-premises deployments to cloud-based and SaaS-delivered solutions, the Managed Services organization plays a central role in operating, securing, and scaling these environments for customers worldwide.

Managed Services is responsible for the reliability, security, and compliance of InterSystems-hosted platforms across public cloud, private cloud, and datacenter environments. This includes enabling a consistent, secure operating model that meets stringent regulatory and customer requirements while supporting rapid innovation and service delivery.

Role Summary

The Principal Security Engineer provides technical leadership across the security domain, defining architecture, standards, and strategy for securing enterprise and managed services platforms. This role is critical in ensuring that security is embedded into platform design and operations as InterSystems expands its SaaS and cloud footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead security architecture across cloud, datacenter, and SaaS platforms
• Establish security standards, patterns, and best practices aligned to enterprise and Managed Services operating models
• Own the standardization and strategic selection of core security platforms and tooling across the organization (e.g., identity, secrets management, network security)
• Drive consistency in implementation of technologies such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, HashiCorp Vault/Terraform, and Palo Alto across environments
• Lead complex security initiatives and cross-functional programs spanning product, infrastructure, and operations teams
• Serve as escalation point for critical security issues and incidents, driving resolution and root cause analysis
• Drive adoption of zero trust principles and modern security frameworks across all environments
• Partner with compliance and risk teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and customer security requirements
• Mentor engineering teams and influence technical direction across the organization

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in security engineering and/or architecture roles
• Deep expertise across multiple security domains (IAM, network security, cloud security, data protection)
• Strong experience designing security architectures in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Hands-on experience with modern identity platforms (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID, Okta) and leading their enterprise standardization
• Experience with secrets management and infrastructure security tooling (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, Terraform), including defining enterprise patterns
• Strong knowledge of network and perimeter security solutions (e.g., Palo Alto firewalls, cloud-native security controls) and driving standard configurations
• Proven leadership in large-scale, enterprise-wide security initiatives, including toolchain rationalization and standardization
• Experience supporting regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, financial services) preferred
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills with the ability to engage at executive levels

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Compensation

InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.

Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.

The estimated base compensation range for this role is:

$135,000 - $194,000 USD