Senior Security Engineer

Kiteworks; Portsmouth (NH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

HSA contributions

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Work-from-anywhere days

Job summary

Kiteworks is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead cloud security in a global security and compliance team. You will report to the Global IT CISO and own cloud security strategies, vulnerability management, and incident detection for AWS-based environments.

The role includes security reviews of AI projects, assisting audits, and guiding internal IT teams on security best practices. This hybrid position requires three days per week in the Portsmouth office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a security engineer.
• Experience with a cloud-based infrastructure in AWS & containers.
• Experience with AWS security best practices and security products.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cloud Security initiatives across the organization.
• Maintain and improve Orca Security implementation.
• Manage vulnerability and misconfiguration processes.
• Implement threat prevention, detection and response.
• Enhance the SIEM and assist during security incidents.
• Conduct security reviews of AI projects and internal IT projects.

Skills

Cloud security

Blue team

AWS security

Vulnerability management

Threat management

SIEM

DevSecOps

Terraform

Scripting

AI security

Self-starter

Tools

Orca Security

GuardDuty

Security Hub

CloudTrail

Job description

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will be part of the global security & compliance team. This team takes care of corporate security, including IT and Cloud security as well as the full compliance program of Kiteworks. As Kiteworks sells secure communication and collaboration products, security and compliance are top priorities for the company. Kiteworks has many security certifications and assurance reports and as the business expands to new jurisdictions, they will need to get more certifications in the coming years.

As a senior member of the team, you will directly report to the Global IT CISO and are expected to work independently as well as take the lead on team projects. Although the role requires you to work on many things simultaneously, one of the core focuses is on Cloud Security. Kiteworks has a large cloud environment hosting multiple single tenant and multi-tenant products and internal IT in AWS. The Senior Security Engineer is expected to take the lead on cloud security, including vulnerability management, misconfiguration management, logging, and incident detection.

Additionally, the role will include IT security recommendations, Incident response, support during audits, and security reviews of internal IT projects, including AI projects such as chatbots and vibe coded applications.

Note: this is a hybrid role with three days a week in our Portsmouth office.

What you'll do:

• Lead the way on Cloud Security.
• Maintain and improve our Orca Security implementation
• Vulnerability and security misconfiguration management
• Implement ways to prevent, detect, and respond to threats
• Improve our SIEM
• Assist with security incidents
• Security reviews on new technologies including AI projects.
• Share insights on technical risks with the Global IT CISO and management.
• Advise the CloudOps and internal IT team on security best practices
• Increase security awareness and knowledge of your colleagues

What you'll bring:

• 5+ year experience as a security engineer
• Blue team experience - you hold the fort
• Experience with a cloud-based infrastructure in AWS & containers
• Experience with AWS security best practices and security products including GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail
• Experience with vulnerability management
• Experience with Orca Security
• Experience with threat management and intrusion detection
• Experience with SIEM products
• Experience with DevOps or DevSecOps
• Experience with Terraform and scripting
• Affinity with AI and the security challenges related to AI
• If it ain’t automated, it ain’t fixed
• You are a self-starter, but know how to involve your stakeholders
• Teamplayer
• Creative problem solving
• Ethical hacking experience is a plus
• Professional level of English
• Eager to learn and develop

About Kiteworks

The Kiteworks single-tenant-by-design virtual appliance delivers full data sovereignty, governing employees’ and AI agents’ access to, use, and sharing of sensitive data under the same identity, policy, encryption, and audit controls. Compliance is built in, not bolted on.

The values that define us

• Execution – We deliver results with focus, ownership, and consistency. Our teams take initiative, solve challenges proactively, and continuously optimize how we work to create meaningful impact for our customers.
• Transparency – We communicate openly and clearly, ensuring stakeholders have the information they need to make informed decisions. We foster a culture of trust, welcome feedback, and embrace accountability in everything we do.
• Integrity – We uphold the highest standards of honesty and responsibility. Our teams act ethically, consistently honor commitments, and build trust through principled, reliable actions.

Compensation range

• Salary Range of 75,000 to $90,000
• Base pay depends on many factors, such as location, education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Kiteworks competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Equity - stock options to share in company success

• 90% covered (PPO/EPO) + $0 premium HDHP
• $1,200–$2,400 HSA contribution
• Competitive vision and dental coverage

Savings & retirement

• FSA + Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with 100% match (up to $5K), immediate vesting

Coverage - Fully paid life & disability insurance

Family benefits

• 16 weeks (birthing) / 8 weeks (non-birthing)
• $10K lifetime reimbursement fertility benefit

Care & support - One Medical membership + EAP counseling

Time off & flexibility

• Unlimited PTO + 10 holidays
• 10 work-from-anywhere days

Commitment to equal opportunity & inclusion

Kiteworks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

Other requirements

Ability to meet Kiteworks, customer, and/or government security screening requirements for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings.

This position requires passing the Kiteworks background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Please note that this role is open to individuals who already have U.S. work authorization. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.