Security Staff Engineer

Overview

Join Compare the Market to help simplify financial decision-making for millions. This purpose-driven company leverages technology and AI to build dynamic, high-performing teams focused on delivering impactful outcomes rapidly. As a Security Staff Engineer, you will have a vital role influencing our security approach, working in an energetic environment that encourages authenticity, growth, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide complex security engineering projects within the Information Security domain, shaping technical strategies and driving key architectural choices that enhance our security framework.
• Serve as a trusted technical authority and subject matter expert, offering advice on security technologies, controls, and best practices, while mentoring engineering teams across the organization.
• Develop long-range security strategies and roadmaps, ensuring the continuous evolution of security controls, platforms, and services to meet business demands and emerging threats.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and technology teams to integrate security-by-design principles within cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and AI-driven technologies.
• Lead the adoption and evaluation of new security measures, including AI-powered tools and workflows, guaranteeing secure implementations aligned with engineering standards.
• Assist in managing complex cyber security incidents and vulnerabilities by serving as an escalation contact and contributing to improvements within security operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in defining technical vision, making architecture decisions balancing customer needs, business goals, and security considerations.
• Comprehensive understanding of multiple security fields such as Cyber Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, Security Engineering, and Cloud Security.
• Practical experience with cloud platforms including AWS or GCP, and familiarity with distributed and microservices architectures.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, enabling effective alignment across various teams and business functions.
• Proven leadership in mentoring engineers and advancing engineering standards in large-scale tech environments.
• Interest and knowledge in emerging technologies, especially AI-driven security tools, understanding their benefits and associated risks in security contexts.

Work Environment and Culture

Compare the Market thrives on speed and high performance, encouraging innovation and bold decision-making to achieve stellar results. The company prioritizes diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where every individual is empowered to contribute and develop professionally.