Security Engineer V, Workforce Security

Netflix

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$400,000–$680,000 / yr
Posted
23 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $540k
$64k most similar roles pay here $746k

This role pays more than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $146,300–$205,950 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $540k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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About Netflix

Netflix is the world''s leading streaming entertainment service, offering a vast library of TV series, films, documentaries, and original content to subscribers in over 190 countries. Industry: Streaming Entertainment & Media

Netflix currently has 28 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $440,000–$750,000 across 27 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Security Engineer V, Workforce Security

Security Engineer (L5) - Workforce Security joins the Workforce Security team to protect employees, endpoints, and vendors by implementing controls for secure user access and SaaS usage. This role focuses on identifying and managing risks across all software on company endpoints while developing scalable technical security controls to enhance business agility. The engineer will design, implement, and validate protective endpoint security controls including host hardening for Mac, Windows, and Linux systems, as well as executing a comprehensive Patch and Vulnerability Management Strategy using Threat Intelligence. Key responsibilities include evaluating build versus buy capabilities and translating complex technical risks into clear business risks for stakeholders. Required skills include experience with MDM solutions like Jamf or Intune, vulnerability scanning tools such as CrowdStrike or Tenable, threat modeling, scripting, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while managing project plans.

What does a Security Engineer earn?

Median $185250 from 84 postings across 39 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and validate protective endpoint security controls for Mac, Windows, and Linux systems.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive Patch and Vulnerability Management Strategy across OS and application levels.
  • Identify and manage risks associated with all software on company endpoints.
  • Perform host hardening to prevent configuration drift and maintain defined security standards.
  • Apply threat intelligence to prioritize the remediation of identified endpoint vulnerabilities.
  • Evaluate build vs. buy options for security capabilities through requirement gathering and cost-benefit analysis.
  • Translate complex technical risks into clear business risks for stakeholders to inform decision-making.
  • Provide operational support for Workforce Security and participate in incident response as needed.

What we're looking for

  • Knowledge of commercially available endpoint MDM solutions such as Jamf, Kandji, or Intune.
  • Experience with commercially available endpoint vulnerability scanning tools like CrowdStrike or Tenable.
  • Experience designing and testing host hardening configurations for at least two major operating systems (Mac, Windows, Linux).
  • Understanding of Vulnerability Management practices and the ability to apply Threat Intelligence to prioritize remediation.
  • Competency in Threat Modeling to influence control right-sizing and prioritization efforts.
  • Ability to validate publicly disclosed exploits and perform variant analysis.
  • Ability to script using tools or GenAI to support technical tasks.
  • Strong communication skills to translate complex technical risks into clear business risks for stakeholders.

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