Senior Security Engineer / AWS / Hybrid / Remote

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology-driven financial services company is seeking a Senior Security Engineer in New York City. This role involves developing security tools, enhancing system integrity, and collaborating on proactive security initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cloud security, AWS, and secure software development.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud security, infrastructure security, or DevSecOps.
• Expertise in AWS security and Kubernetes security best practices.
• Proficiency in Ruby, JavaScript, Java, or Python for security tooling and automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop security tools and enhance monitoring to protect customers.
• Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams for reliable security solutions.
• Lead proactive security initiatives in a growth-oriented environment.

Skills

Cloud Security

Infrastructure Security

DevSecOps

AWS Security

Kubernetes Security

Secure Software Development

Threat Modeling

Vulnerability Management

Security Automation

Cross-Team Collaboration

Job description

Our Client, a leading, technology-driven financial services company that offers investing and retirement solutions for retail investors and investment advisors as well as financial wellness solutions, including a 401(k) for small and medium-sized businesses is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their team. New York City offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies.

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will develop security tools, strengthen system integrity, and enhance monitoring to protect customers at scale. You will collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable security solutions across the organization. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to address complex challenges and lead proactive security initiatives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in cloud security, infrastructure security, or DevSecOps
• Expertise in AWS security best practices and Kubernetes security
• Strong background in secure software development, threat modeling, and vulnerability management
• Experience with Terraform, Helm, and CI/CD security (CircleCI, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Proficiency in Ruby, JavaScript, Java, or Python for security tooling and automation
• Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration and security advocacy

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 60% Cloud Security (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm)
• 40% Security Monitoring & Incident Response (Datadog, Splunk, CircleCI)

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-On Engineering & Security Automation
• 15% Security Incident Response & Detection Logic Improvements
• 15% Cross-Team Collaboration & Security Advocacy

The Offer

• Bonus Eligible

You Will Receive the Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.