Security Engineer - Lead Architect

Requirements

  • Significant experience in security engineering or architecture, including end-to-end ownership of security architecture for production platforms
  • Strong Python skills; comfortable with Bash, SQL, and log query languages
  • Policy-as-code (e.g., OPA/Rego, Kyverno, Cedar, OpenFGA, SPIFFE/SPIRE)
  • Infrastructure-as-code and GitOps (Terraform, Ansible, Helm)
  • Deep understanding of authentication, authorization, and secrets management (OIDC/OAuth, Azure AD/Entra ID, vault, Keycloak) and of access control models

Nice to Haves

  • Security of AI agents and LLM applications (delegated access, tool-use authorization, prompt injection)
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Linux, and containerized environments, including network policies
  • Strong grasp of network security controls: firewalls, WAFs, segmentation, TLS termination, and egress filtering
  • A structured approach to threat modeling and risk assessment, and the ability to explain risk clearly to any audience
  • Experience in financial services or another regulated environment

What You'll Be Doing

  • Define and own the target security architecture for internal applications and platforms
  • Lead the design of the security policy engine for scoped time-bound system and data access
  • Work with IAM, Infosec, Security Operations, and Infrastructure teams for monitoring and auditing controls

Perks and Benefits

  • Competitive holiday entitlements
  • Pension/401k
  • Life and long-term disability coverage
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering
  • Additional benefits based on location such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership, and pet insurance
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