Senior Security Engineer, Executive & Endpoint Security

Circle

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Work type
Remote
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$152,500–$205,000 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k
This role $179k
$133k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays more than 50% of similar roles. Most pay $151,475–$217,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $179k versus about $185k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Circle

Circle is a global financial technology firm and the principal operator of USD Coin (USDC), a leading stablecoin, providing cross-border payments and digital currency infrastructure for businesses. Industry: Financial Technology & Digital Currency

Circle currently has 14 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $195,000–$257,500 across 14 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Security Engineer, Executive & Endpoint Security

As a Senior Security Engineer, Executive & Endpoint Security, you will join the Security Operations team to serve as the primary on-site technical resource for senior leaders and sensitive locations. You will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting tailored security controls for high-trust users while managing endpoint, mobile device, and network security programs across various operational environments. Your daily work involves performing on-site security assessments, identifying control gaps, and coordinating with Physical Security to align technical and physical protections. The role requires hands-on proficiency with endpoint and network technologies, a solid understanding of zero-trust principles, and the ability to manage vendor relationships. You will operate within the financial services and digital asset management domain, ensuring that all security implementations meet rigorous documentation standards and regulatory obligations while providing high-touch support in high-visibility settings.

What does a Security Engineer earn?

Median $185000 from 91 postings across 43 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Serve as the primary on-site security resource for senior leaders and remote locations by deploying tailored security controls.
  • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot endpoints and mobile devices for high-profile users throughout their lifecycle.
  • Implement and maintain network and infrastructure security controls across various operational environments.
  • Perform on-site security assessments at key company sites to identify gaps and execute remediation activities.
  • Coordinate with Physical Security teams to ensure technical controls align with site-specific physical protections.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation, runbooks, and configuration standards for audit readiness and operational continuity.
  • Provide high-touch, in-person technical support and emergency response for senior leaders in sensitive settings.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in security engineering or IT security operations.
  • Hands-on proficiency with endpoint, mobile, and network security technologies.
  • Ability to travel regularly, domestically and internationally, to office locations and secure custody environments.
  • Comfort and professionalism operating in executive and VIP environments.
  • Solid understanding of zero-trust principles as they apply to endpoint, mobile, and network security.
  • Strong communication skills to explain technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working in financial services, digital asset management, or financial technology (preferred).
  • Experience supporting security within sensitive operational environments and managing vendor relationships (preferred).

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