Security Engineer
Glocomms is partnered with an engineering-led organization solving complex challenges in advanced computing and large-scale distributed systems. As the company continues to invest in next-generation security architecture, they are seeking a Security Engineer to help secure highly sophisticated platforms that power mission-critical products and services.
This organization is building security capabilities at the forefront of modern computing, cryptographic innovation, cloud-scale infrastructure, and emerging technologies. The environment is highly collaborative and deeply technical, bringing together engineers, architects, researchers, and security specialists to solve complex problems that influence the future of secure computing.
This is an opportunity for a security engineer who enjoys moving beyond traditional security functions and into the design, development, and protection of advanced technology platforms. You'll work on security challenges spanning distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, identity and access technologies, advanced cryptography, AI-driven platforms, and post-quantum security initiatives.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
- Exposure to some of the most technically challenging security problems in modern computing.
- Opportunity to contribute to next-generation security architectures and cryptographic systems.
- Collaboration with high-caliber engineering, infrastructure, and research teams.
- Influence over security strategy across large-scale platforms and emerging technologies.
- Work involving advanced topics such as post-quantum cryptography, secure distributed computing, confidential computing, and cloud-scale platform security.
- An engineering culture that values technical curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Product Security, Application Security, Platform Security, Cloud Security, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of security architecture, threat modeling, secure system design, and modern security engineering practices.
- Experience securing cloud environments within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Go, Rust, Java, C++, or similar.
- Experience working with distributed systems, microservices, APIs, or large-scale infrastructure environments.
- Strong knowledge of identity and access management, authentication, authorization, network security, and cryptographic principles.
- Ability to partner effectively with software engineers, infrastructure teams, and technical leadership.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with advanced cryptographic technologies, including post-quantum or quantum-resistant cryptography.
- Background in DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering.
- Experience securing AI/ML systems, data-intensive platforms, or high-performance computing environments.
- Familiarity with confidential computing, trusted execution environments, secure hardware, or advanced encryption technologies.
- Experience building security automation, internal security platforms, or developer-focused security solutions.
- Contributions to open-source projects, security research, technical publications, or industry thought leadership.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity (where applicable). Total compensation will be awarded in consideration of candidate education, experience, and location.
- Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and wellness benefits.
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and research initiatives.
- Opportunity to shape the future of security within a world-class engineering environment.
Location: New York City, NY (preferred). Exceptional candidates in Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; San Jose, CA; or Denver, CO may be considered.
Type: Full-Time
Interested candidates must include a resume with full name (first + last) and contact information in order to be considered for the role. This is a full-time role; no C2C/C2H.
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