Principal Security Engineer

Insight Global; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to join a globally distributed security team. You will lead incident response, proactively identify threats, and strengthen security in a cloud-first AWS environment.

You will work on modern threat detection, AI-related risk, and provide mentorship to junior engineers while collaborating across a hybrid infrastructure. Join a team focused on secure, scalable cloud adoption.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or security engineering.
• Proven incident response experience in a commercial enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support incident response efforts across the organization.
• Investigate complex security events with strong analytical mindset.
• Identify root causes and determine where to look next in threat scenarios.
• Secure and monitor a hybrid/cloud-based infrastructure (AWS-heavy).
• Stay ahead of emerging threats including AI and machine learning.
• Contribute to and enhance security practices and processes.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Incident response

Cloud security

Threat detection

Scripting (Python)

Scripting (PowerShell)

SOAR/Automation

AI security

Cross-functional collaboration

Global/distributed teams

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SOAR platforms

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Security Engineer to join a highly collaborative and globally distributed security team. This individual will play a key role in leading incident response efforts, proactively identifying emerging threats, and strengthening security across a cloud-first (AWS) environment.

This is an opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team focused on modern threat detection, including the evolving risks surrounding AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support incident response efforts across the organization
• Investigate complex security events with a strong analytical and investigative mindset
• Identify root causes and proactively determine where to look next in threat scenarios
• Secure and monitor a hybrid/cloud-based infrastructure (AWS-heavy)
• Stay ahead of emerging threats, including those involving AI and machine learning
• Contribute to and enhance security best practices and processes
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on the team

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or security engineering
• Proven experience in incident response within a commercial enterprise environment
• Strong troubleshooting and investigative mindset
• Experience working in cloud environments, preferably AWS
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership in ambiguous situations
• Exposure to AI-driven security tools and/or detecting AI-based threats
• Experience working with globally distributed teams
• Certifications: GCIH, GCFA, or similar IR/Forensics certs
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with SOAR/automation and scripting (Python/PowerShell)
• Background improving detection quality (signal-to-noise, tuning, enrichment)