Senior Security Engineer - Build Secure-by-Design in Startup

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to reinforce risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, and secure-by-design practices. This role offers ownership in shaping security at an early-stage company located in Oklahoma.

You will translate priorities into documented plans, build lightweight processes, and collaborate across functions to scale security as the company grows. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, and secure-by-design practices.
• Judgment and ownership appropriate for the Senior Security Engineer scope.
• Strong written and verbal communication with specialists and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to organize ambiguous work, progress independently, and document decisions.
• Comfort building systems in an early-stage environment where priorities may evolve.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, security, accessibility, and inclusive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day work across risk-based security and secure-by-design practices.
• Translate priorities into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes for an early-stage company.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver outcomes.
• Identify risks early, recommend proportionate solutions, and escalate when needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle sensitive information responsibly.
• Use evidence and feedback to improve quality and stakeholder experience.
• Communicate progress, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to teammates.

Skills

Risk-based security understanding

Threat detection

Incident readiness

Communication skills

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to reinforce risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, and secure-by-design practices. This role offers ownership in shaping security at an early-stage company located in Oklahoma.

You will translate priorities into documented plans, build lightweight processes, and collaborate across functions to scale security as the company grows. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.