Security & Compliance Engineer

Position : Senior Security & Compliance Engineer

Location : Irvine, CA (5 days onsite) - RELOCATION SERVICES AVAILABLE

Sponsorship is available if needed

Come join one of the largest networking hardware manufacturers in the world as they endeavor to grow their presence in the US.

With millions of customers in over 170 countries, they have become the world's top producer of consumer networking devices and smart home products.

The company is looking for a Security & Compliance Engineer, as well as a Senior Security & Compliance Engineer, to ensure the security of their cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI), to implement security compliance controls, and to effectively communicate security requirements and policy.

Responsibilities :

• Design, implement, and manage cloud security solutions and processes across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, OCI) and hybrid cloud platforms.
• Continuously monitor and assess cloud infrastructure for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and suspicious activity.
• Implement and maintain cloud security tools for threat detection, incident response, and access control.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies and procedures aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with development, engineering, and operations teams to integrate security best practices into the DevSecOps lifecycle (CI / CD).
• Lead and participate in cloud security audits and penetration testing to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage and respond to security incidents according to established procedures.
• Stay up to date on emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance regulations.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders regarding cloud security posture and compliance requirements.
• Work with external auditors to ensure successful completion of security and compliance audits.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud security and / or compliance engineering role.
• Proven experience in implementing and maintaining security and compliance programs.
• Working knowledge of relevant security compliance regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR).
• Strong understanding of security best practices, including penetration testing methodologies and risk management.
• Experience working with security tools and technologies (e.g., vulnerability scanners, SIEM, IDS / IPS).
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Additional Skills (Preferred) :

• Experience in cloud security on AWS, Azure, OCI.
• Experience operating and maintaining Palo Alto Networks VM-Series NGFW.
• Experience in security policy development and management.

Compensation : Depending on level of experience, there are two types of roles. There is a mid-level Security & Compliance Engineer role, and a Senior Security & Compliance Engineer role.

The mid-level position offers $100,000-140,000 a year + bonus. The Senior level position offers $140,000-180,000 a year + bonus.