Senior Security Engineer

Webhosting; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive pay

generous time off

parental and wellness leave

healthcare

retirement savings program

much more.

Job summary

GoDaddy is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead incident response and forensics across Windows, macOS, Linux, and AWS. The role focuses on automating security operations and leveraging AI-driven capabilities to improve detection and response while mentoring team members.

The position is remote with occasional in-person visits to GoDaddy offices and offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Lead incident response and forensic investigations across Windows, macOS, Linux, and AWS environments.
• Mentor team members and contribute to evolving the security program.
• Focus on automation and AI-driven capabilities to improve detection and response.
• Strong AWS security expertise and threat detection skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex incident response and forensic investigations across multiple OS environments including Windows, macOS, Linux, and AWS.
• Drive modernization of security operations through automation and AI-driven capabilities.
• Mentor and develop team members while improving security program effectiveness.

Job description

At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time, others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.

This is a remote position, so you’ll be working remotely from your home. You may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or meetings.

This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.

GoDaddy is not currently considering candidates for this role in California, Seattle, or NYC.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer to join our advanced Security Operations team. This role is focused on leading complex incident response and forensic investigations across Windows, macOS, Linux, and AWS environments while helping modernize security operations through automation and AI-driven capabilities. The ideal candidate is a hands-on security expert with deep AWS security expertise, strong threat detection and digital forensic skills, and experience leveraging AI and machine learning technologies to improve detection, response, and operational efficiency. You will play a key role in protecting critical assets, conducting high-impact investigations, mentoring team members, and driving the evolution of our security program against sophisticated and emerging threats.

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GoDaddy doesn’t accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

• competitive pay
• generous time off
• parental and wellness leave
• healthcare
• retirement savings program
• much more.

Offerings vary by location.

This role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes

• medical
• dental
• and vision insurance
• a 401(k)-retirement plan
• paid sick time
• paid flexible time off
• paid parental leave
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• AD&D insurance
• mental health or EAP programs
• remote or hybrid work options
• paid holidays
• paid Wellness days
• tuition assistance
• adoption
• surrogacy
• and fertility benefits
• dependent daycare and backup care benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• financial education and advice;
• and other benefits in accordance with GoDaddy’s benefit plans and applicable law.

Actual compensation and benefits eligibility will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

Compensation:

The estimated pay ranges for this role are listed below. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation, which may include a corporate bonus and/or equity awards, subject to the terms of applicable plans and individual eligibility.

• Bay Area (Santa Clara, San Francisco) and Los Angeles:$154,000-$231,000
• USDAustin, D.C. Metro, CA (non-Bay Area), HI, IL, MA, NH, OR, VA, WA:$133,000-$199,200
• USDNew York City Metro, Kirkland/Seattle:$140,800-$211,200
• USDAll other US locations not previously listed:$118,500-$177,500