Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Security Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the organization’s security posture by implementing, managing, and maintaining security tools, technologies, policies, and processes. The role involves direct involvement in security operations, incident response, threat detection, and customer support, with a focus on AWS environments and enterprise-level security tooling. The Senior Security Engineer will collaborate closely with CloudOps, Development, and IT to enhance security, risk, and privacy measures, and will also play a critical role in mentoring other Security Engineers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is intended as an outline of the essential functions of the position. Actual metrics that measure job performance may be set forth in separate performance management documentation.

•   Hands-On Security Operations: Participate in daily security operations, including threat detection, vulnerability management, SOC2 compliances efforts, and vendor management.
• Manage Security Tooling: Configure, implement, and maintain security tools such as Crowdstrike Falcon, Qualys, M365 InTune/ATP, and AWS security services like GuardDuty, Inspector, and WAF.
• Incident Response: Support real-time security response efforts, ensuring effective resolution to mitigate impact.
• Customer Support: Collaborate with customer support and development teams to address and resolve security issues impacting customers.
• Policy Development and Compliance: Assist in the development and enforcement of security policies, risk management strategies, and compliances measures, including privacy and risk controls.
• Security Audits: Contribute to internal and external security audits, RFPs, and vendor risk assessments, ensuring compliance with security requirements.
• Technology Assessment: Evaluate current technology architecture to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Communication and Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison for the information security team, communicating security objectives, updates, and strategies to cross-functional department managers. Ensure cohesive planning, execution, and governance across teams, aligning efforts to meet organizational goals within the relevant time zone.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with team members across different departments, contributing to collective knowledge and ensuring project success. Mentor more junior Security Engineers, helping them grow their technical and progressional skills.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or other related field equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Information Security and/or Cybersecurity position.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience hands-on experience with AWS security services and tools such as Crowdstrike, Qualys, M365 Advanced Threat Protection.
• Experience maintaining or contributing to SOC2 Type II certification and compliance efforts.
• Experience in a data architecture environment, understanding of data privacy regulations and GRC solutions and common control framework for data regulations is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
• Detail and results oriented with a decisive approach to work required to ensure the deliverables are met on time with multiple assignments.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to take direction and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of standards NIST, CSF, and any past experience in GRC/privacy-based role for a SaaS company is a plus.
• Knowledge of Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery is also a plus.

Company Culture

At ARCOS, we believe in fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamwork. We value the collective strength of our team and understand that our success results from our collaborative efforts. We're not just looking for employees; we're seeking partners in our mission. If you take pride in your work, are always eager to learn and grow, and believe in the power of teamwork, we want you on our team.

Benefits

You will be eligible to participate in ARCOS health benefits to include (100% employer-paid dental and vision premiums for single coverage), 401(k) with company match, generous PTO plan, Summer hours and a technology stipend just to name a few. Please visit our Careers page ( to learn more about all of these great benefits.

Compensation
The targeted base salary range for this position is $100k - $150k based on relevant skills, experience and other job related knowledge, with an annual bonus eligibility of 10-15% of the base salary, dependent on company and individual performance.

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