Senior Security Engineer, DevSecOps

Lila Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Security Engineer to enhance cloud security and automate processes. Candidates should have significant experience in Security Engineering and a strong grasp of AWS security services. The role involves integrating security in DevOps practices and automating security checks. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $144,000–$210,000 USD annually plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Security Engineering, Cloud Security, or DevSecOps roles.
• Deep expertise in AWS security services (IAM, KMS, etc.).
• Experience with security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Establish secure cloud and policy‑as‑code controls.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate security checks that scale through automation.

Skills

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

AWS security services expertise

Kubernetes Security knowledge

Compliance frameworks understanding

CI/CD tooling experience

Automation mindset

Tools

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

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About Lila Sciences Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method. We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at www.lila.ai

Your Impact at Lila We are not building a traditional security team—we are designing security as a business enabler. At Lila, innovation moves fast, and we believe security must move faster. We are cloud-first, automation-driven, and relentless about embedding security into everything we build. If you want to build guardrails, not roadblocks, and you thrive at the intersection of security, engineering, and innovation, this role is for you.

What You'll Be Building

• Architect Secure Foundations: Establish secure cloud and policy‑as‑code controls (e.g., AWS SCPs, Config Rules, Terraform guardrails).
• Kubernetes & Container Security: Partner with infrastructure and ML teams to drive remediation of gaps and validate compliance.
• Embed Security in DevOps: Integrate SAST, DAST, SCA, and secrets scanning into CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate Everything: Build guardrails, policies, and security checks that scale through automation (not manual reviews).
• Partner with Builders: Work with developers and product teams to create reusable security modules and best practices.
• Identity & Access at Scale: Strengthen IAM, secrets management, and privilege boundaries.
• Threat‑Aware Design: Collaborate with threat intelligence and incident response teams to improve detections and prevent misconfigurations.
• Be a Culture Builder: Champion security as a shared responsibility across engineering.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
• 8+ years in Security Engineering, Cloud Security, or DevSecOps roles
• Deep expertise in AWS security services (IAM, KMS, Config, Guard Duty, Security Hub, Organizations)
• Proven Knowledge in Kubernetes Security (RBAC, admission Control, pod security, runtime hardening)
• Experience defining and enforcing policy‑as‑code governance.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (NIST, SOC2, ISO 27001)
• Strong experience with CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)
• Experience with at least one modern language (Python, Go, Rust, JavaScript) for automation.
• Experience with security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, IaC scanning, dependency management).
• A builder’s mindset — you prefer automation over manual review, enabling over restricting.

Compensation

We expect the base salary for this role to fall between $144,000–$210,000 USD per year, along with bonus potential and generous early equity. The final offer will reflect your unique background, expertise, and impact.

We’re All In

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

A Note to Agencies

Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries: Technology, Information and Internet