Senior Security Engineer

Relativity ODA LLC; Illinois; Remote; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a Senior Security Engineer passionate about cloud security. This remote position involves designing secure cloud infrastructure, automating security processes, and mentoring engineers. Candidates should have a strong software development background (C#, Python, Java) and over 5 years of experience in the field, particularly in cloud environments like Microsoft Azure. The role offers competitive compensation, with a salary range of $130,000 to $195,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Long-term incentives

Cross-functional skill development

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a U.S. Government-minimum Public Trust clearance.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure for our SaaS application.
• Automate security guardrails within CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor engineering teams on secure development practices.

Skills

Cloud security expertise

Software development in C#, Python, or Java

DevSecOps practices

Continuous integration and deployment automation

Zero Trust principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

GitHub Actions

Vulnerability scanning tools

Job description

Posting Type

Remote

Job Overview

Are you a software engineer with a deep passion for cloud security and a knack for building rock-solid foundations? We're looking for a Senior Security Engineer to own and fortify the infrastructure layer of our rapidly scaling SaaS application.

You'll leverage your software engineering expertise to embed security into the very fabric of our cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP), designing and implementing automated controls that protect our customers' data at scale. If you live and breathe infrastructure as code, zero-trust architectures, and automated defenses, and you're ready to lead the charge in securing a cutting-edge and quickly growing SaaS platform, let's talk.

Job Description and Requirements

Key responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure for our SaaS application using code.
• Automate security guardrails within our CI/CD pipelines and IaC deployments, writing robust tools and scripts.
• Lead the strategy for identity, access, network, and data security at the infrastructure level.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on secure development and deployment practices.
• Proactively identify and mitigate infrastructure-level security risks through code and automation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen that has and/or will maintain a U.S. Government-minimum Public Trust security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field,or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development (programminglanguages such as C#, Python, or Java). Solid understanding of computerscience fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures.
• Minimum of years of experience in cloud security, with a focus on MicrosoftAzure.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and automation tools (e.g., GitHubActions).
• Ability to take feedback and strive for continual improvement.
• Eager to learn and grow across multiple levels of the stack (both in softwareengineering and security areas)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Government security clearance.
• Proven ability to design and implement security solutions for cloud-native
• applications.
• Extensive understanding of secure networking principles and practices in thecloud.
• Experience with modern vulnerability scanning tools and threat protectionsolutions.

Relevant certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100)
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and their application in cloud security.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks and standards (e.g., GDPR,HIPAA).
• Familiarity with alternative cloud providers, such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS is an asset.

Relativity is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.

This position is eligible for total compensation which includes a competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives.

The expected salary range for this role is between following values:

$130,000 and $195,000

The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in this position.

We’re solving big data challenges in the legal tech industry, and we’re always looking for more people to join us on the journey. At Relativity, you'll learn cross-functional skills to grow your career and have the chance to make a big impact on our customers, our industry, and our communities. We admire and value our employees, so it’s no surprise that our hiring process is designed to help us really get to know you – and for you to get to know us, too.