Senior Security Engineer - Cloud & AI-Driven SecOps Lead

K&L Gates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work opportunities

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid time off 25–30 days/year

Life Insurance

Job summary

K&L Gates is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to design and enhance security for cloud, on‑prem, and hybrid environments. You will lead security automation, threat detection, and incident response initiatives while integrating AI-driven tools to boost efficiency.

The role requires expertise in DevSecOps, cloud security, and security operations, with senior‑level leadership and collaboration across technology teams. Compensation reflects market ranges and experience.

Qualifications

• Design, implement, and mature DevSecOps across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.
• Understand Zero Trust, encryption, identity security, and data protection concepts.
• Knowledge of SIEM/EDR/XDR, cloud security monitoring, and hybrid architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support DevSecOps practices.
• Develop scalable automation to improve security operations and reduce manual effort.
• Create automation using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, and cloud-native tech.

Skills

DevSecOps

Cloud security

Threat detection

Incident response

Automation

Scripting

SOC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security / Cybersecurity / CS / IT

Tools

PowerShell

Python

REST APIs

Microsoft Graph

Microsoft Defender

Sentinel

Azure Security services

Entra ID

Purview

Job description

K&L Gates is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to design and enhance security for cloud, on‑prem, and hybrid environments. You will lead security automation, threat detection, and incident response initiatives while integrating AI-driven tools to boost efficiency.

The role requires expertise in DevSecOps, cloud security, and security operations, with senior‑level leadership and collaboration across technology teams. Compensation reflects market ranges and experience.