Job Description
Overview
The Platform Security Engineer designs and integrates security controls across cloud, platform, and SaaS ecosystems, ensuring secure‑by‑design architectures across enterprise services. This role partners with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to embed scalable security into development and operational workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Required Skills:
Application Infrastructure, Change Management, Cloud Security, Digital Forensics, Governance Development, Identity Access Management (IAM), Incident Response, Influence, IT Change Management, IT Infrastructure Management, Network Systems, Security Compliance Frameworks, Strategic Planning, Systems Architecture, Technology DeploymentsPreferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
N/AJob Posting End Date:
06/22/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Based on 1,523 disclosed Security salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $142K/year, with most offers between $114K and $180K (10th–90th percentile: $93K–$216K).
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