Staff Enterprise Security Engineer

Obsidiansecurity; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with equity

Flexible paid time off

Healthcare with dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Obsidian Security is hiring a Staff Enterprise Security Engineer in Palo Alto, California. This highly technical role involves designing, implementing, and operating security solutions to enhance the company’s security posture in a cloud-native environment.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of security engineering experience and a collaborative mindset to thrive in a fast-growing team. Competitive compensation, equity, and strong employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in security engineering/operations.
• Strong experience in EDR, SIEM, and cloud environments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup.

Responsibilities

• Architect and operate enterprise security systems.
• Secure IT environments like Google Workspace and M365.
• Drive security awareness and overall posture maturity.

Skills

Security engineering/operations

Scripting/automation (Python preferred)

EDR, SIEM, IAM/PAM, network & endpoint security

Collaboration skills

Ownership mindset

Job description

Staff Enterprise Security Engineer

Obsidian Security is the leading SaaS security platform, trusted by global enterprises like Snowflake, T‑Mobile, and Algolia. We protect 200+ organizations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, including many of the world’s largest Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 companies.

Founded in 2017 and backed by top investors like Greylock, Obsidian was built to close a critical gap: securing SaaS apps where business happens—Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and hundreds more. The company does this by offering a complete SaaS security platform to reduce risk, detect and respond to threats, and prevent breaches at the source. Obsidian was built by leaders who redefined endpoint and identity security at CrowdStrike, Okta, Cylance, and Carbon Black. Now, they’re transforming how SaaS is secured.

With AI driving rapid SaaS growth and complexity, agentic AI tools gain privileged access to sensitive data through integrations, creating new risks most security tools miss. Obsidian uniquely detects anomalous OAuth token activity and manages integration risks. Major announcements are on the horizon. Recognizing that SaaS security needs to evolve, Obsidian enables growing organizations to start with a lightweight, prevention‑focused browser extension and expand coverage over time.

With global momentum, a growing partner ecosystem including SentinelOne, Databricks, and Google Cloud, and a major fundraise ahead, Obsidian is scaling rapidly toward long‑term growth and IPO readiness.

Overview

We are seeking a highly technical, hands‑on security leader to advance and scale our enterprise security program. This role will design, implement, and operate security solutions across Obsidian’s global corporate environment, driving automation, maturity, and integration of security and regulatory controls. Reporting to the Head of Security, you will work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Product, IT, GRC, and Business functions, and play a key role in strengthening the security posture in a fast‑growing, cloud‑native startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and operate enterprise security systems and tooling (EDR, SIEM, SaaS security, CNAPP, MDM, etc.)
• Secure and automate IT environments (Google Workspace, M365, Salesforce, Slack, etc.)
• Design and oversee security controls for AI systems
• Strengthen IAM/PAM, enforce least privilege, and implement zero‑trust principles
• Build detection, response, and automation workflows for incidents
• Lead vulnerability management, access reviews, and red teaming support
• Improve security documentation, playbooks, and operational processes
• Support GRC efforts (SOC 2, ISO 27001, audits, third‑party risk, security reviews)
• Drive security awareness and overall posture maturity

Requirements

• 6+ years in security engineering/operations. Level commensurate with experience
• Strong experience across domains: EDR, SIEM, IAM/PAM, network & endpoint security, posture management, SOAR
• Experience with modern SaaS/cloud environments
• Scripting/automation skills (e.g., Python preferred)
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and communicate security practices effectively
• Ownership mindset, strong judgment, and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced startup

What We Offer

• High‑impact role in a fast‑growing cybersecurity company
• Collaborative, mission‑driven culture
• Opportunities for growth, research, and conference participation
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits

Employee Benefits

Our competitive benefits packages are designed to support our employees' well‑being, both at work and at home. Our US based employees enjoy:

• Competitive compensation with equity and 401k
• Comprehensive healthcare with dental and vision coverage
• Flexible paid time off and paid holiday time off
• 12 weeks of new parent or family leave
• Personal and professional development resources

For more details on our US benefits, or for information on our international benefits, see here.

Pay Transparency

Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for equity awards and may be eligible for sales commission or incentive compensation based on the role or function within the company.

At Obsidian, we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and hire for talent, passion, and compassion. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

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Base Salary Range: $240,000 – $280,000 USD