Principal Security Engineer
Contract
Hybrid - Bay Area
Security
$200,000 - $260,000
Posted 49 days ago
Job Description
Lead our cybersecurity initiatives as we protect sensitive financial data for millions of users across our trading platform. Our security team is responsible for threat detection, incident response, and building security into every aspect of our product development lifecycle.
As Principal Security Engineer, you'll design and implement enterprise-scale security solutions, conduct security assessments, and work with engineering teams to ensure secure coding practices. You'll also lead our response to security incidents and help establish our security roadmap for the next three years.
Requirements
- 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with expertise in application security
- Strong background in threat modeling, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment
- Experience with security tools (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning)
- Deep knowledge of cryptography, PKI, and secure communication protocols
- Proficiency with cloud security (AWS/GCP security services)
- Experience with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001)
- Relevant security certifications (CISSP, OSCP, or similar) preferred