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The Security Engineer (Embedded & Networking) joins the Information Security department to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise systems and networks. This role focuses on behind-the-scenes technologies, including authentication and identity services, multi-factor solutions, network access control, and application level security controls like web application firewalls. The engineer will design, build, and maintain scalable infrastructure for cloud deployments, script automation for security missions, and serve as a subject matter expert for internal teams. Candidates should possess experience with Python, Go, C#, C/C++, or Rust, along with knowledge of Linux, Windows, and Mac system internals. Technical expertise in PKI, SAML, OIDC, OAuth, and hardware like TPMs and HSMs is required. The role addresses the critical problem of securing high-risk services and infrastructure against threats while ensuring robust security for large-scale distributed systems.
What does a Security Engineer earn?
Median $185250 from 84 postings across 39 companies.