Principal Security Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Fri, Jun 26, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days
Job Summary
Owning the technical security strategy, the full-time hybrid Principal Security Engineer will define enterprise security architecture, implement zero-trust access solutions, and lead technical responses to high-severity incidents while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the enterprise security architecture across various environments, producing threat models and engineering roadmaps
- Design and oversee the implementation of zero-trust access and identity management solutions using Okta and Entra ID
- Lead technical responses to high-severity incidents and mature detection and response programs, driving measurable outcomes
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years in security engineering or architecture, with at least 3 years as a principal architect or staff-level individual contributor
- Hands-on experience with enterprise identity platforms such as Okta and modern detection tools like EDR/XDR and SIEM
- Solid understanding of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 2, with familiarity in aviation or defense contexts being advantageous
- Proven ability to translate risk assessments and audit findings into actionable engineering improvements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, engineering, or equivalent experience; relevant certifications are valued but not required
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