Senior Security Engineer
At a glance
Senior Security Engineering role at Red Cup IT, Inc. Remote, United States · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $134,400–$185,713.
Red Cup IT, Inc. has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Design security systems for cloud and hybrid environments, including AWS, Azure and GCP
- Build automated security checks into CI/CD pipelines so issues surface during development
- Lead technical response to serious security incidents and carry out digital forensics
- Set safeguards for internal AI models and address AI-enabled social engineering and deepfakes
- Prioritize vulnerability work by business impact and align technical controls with regulations and sovereignty rules
What you bring
- At least five years in cybersecurity or senior systems engineering
- A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, cybersecurity or a related subject
- You can build security tools with Python, Go or Rust and work with cloud security and identity controls
- You bring experience with ZTNA, BGP, SOAR or XDR, and modern cryptography
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone ready to shape security architecture and lead incident response, rather than focus mainly on monitoring. The position is listed as remote in Los Angeles.
From the employer
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 & Requirements
CategoryEssential 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).
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