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Red Cup IT, Inc.

Senior Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$123.40K - $169.20K/yr

Unlike junior roles that focus on monitoring, the "Senior" level requires leading large-scale ... Engineering Proficiency in Python, Go, or Rust for building custom security tooling and automation.

Red Cup IT Inc

Senior Security Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$123.40K - $169.20K/yr

Unlike junior roles that focus on monitoring, the "Senior" level requires leading large-scale ... Engineering Proficiency in Python, Go, or Rust for building custom security tooling and automation.

OnHires

Senior Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Mentor junior engineers and document best practices to drive knowledge sharing and operational ... Rust. * AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer). * Experience with ...

Vector Atomic

Staff Engineer - Firmware

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Mentor junior and senior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance ... Experience in Rust , on bare-metal or embedded Linux. * Experience in Python, including common ...

Vector Atomic

Staff Engineer - Firmware

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Mentor junior and senior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance ... Experience in Rust , on bare-metal or embedded Linux. * Experience in Python, including common ...

Heart Aerospace

Electrical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$113K - $216K/yr

Lead bring-up and validation testing, authoring test plans and writing Python/Rust/C test scripts ... mentoring junior engineers. You'll Bring These Qualifications: * 3+ years of professional ...

Archer

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

San Jose, CA · On-site

$145K - $180K/yr

Mentor and guide junior team members with diverse technical backgrounds, fostering a culture of ... Strong proficiency in Python and/or Rust, ideally both * Solid experience with containerization and ...

SAP

Senior Platform Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$144K - $189.80K/yr

... Rust as an additional advantage. - Collaborate within an agile team utilizing the Scrum framework to self-organize and achieve development goals. - Mentor and guide junior developers to support their ...

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Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

Red Cup IT, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA • Hybrid

$123.40K - $169.20K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

The role of a Senior Security Engineer in 2026 has evolved from a traditional "firewall gatekeeper" into a strategic architect and automation expert. With the rise of AI-driven threats and the death of the traditional network perimeter, this role now focuses heavily on Zero Trust, Cloud Sovereignty, and DevSecOps integration.

Role Overview

A Senior Security Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the systems that protect an organization's digital assets. Unlike junior roles that focus on monitoring, the "Senior" level requires leading large-scale architecture projects, mentoring junior staff, and automating security responses to keep pace with AI-speed attacks.


Key Responsibilities
  • Security Architecture & Design: Architecting end-to-end security solutions for multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures.
  • Automation & DevSecOps: Embedding automated security scanning (SAST/DAST) into CI/CD pipelines so security is "baked in" rather than "bolted on."
  • Incident Leadership: Serving as the technical lead during high-severity security incidents and conducting advanced digital forensics.
  • AI Security Governance: Implementing guardrails for internal AI models and defending against AI-powered social engineering and deepfakes.
  • Vulnerability Management: Managing complex, risk-based vulnerability programs that prioritize threats based on actual business impact rather than just "high" CVSS scores.
  • Compliance & Data Sovereignty: Ensuring technical controls align with evolving global regulations like GDPR, NIST 800-53, and newer cloud sovereignty laws.
Technical Skills & RequirementsCategoryEssential Skills (2026 Standards)Cloud SecurityIdentity & Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep), Cloud-Native SIEM.EngineeringProficiency in Python, Go, or Rust for building custom security tooling and automation.NetworkingDeep knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), BGP, and Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP).Defensive OpsExpertise in SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) and XDR platforms.Modern CryptographyKnowledge of quantum-resistant algorithms and digital provenance protocols.Experience & Certifications

Years of Experience: Typically 5-10+ years in cybersecurity or high-level systems engineering.
Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Top Certifications:
-CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (The industry gold standard).

-OSCP / OSCE: Offensive Security certifications for deep technical testing skills.
-CCSP / AWS Certified Security: Specialized cloud security expertise.
-CASE: Certified Application Security Engineer (Focus on DevSecOps).

    Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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