Associate Principal, Security Engineering

OCC • Franklin, TN

77d • $121,400 - $198,200

About The Position

Join our dynamic Security Engineering team as an Associate Principal and make a significant impact on our organization's cybersecurity posture. In this role, you'll manage privileged access systems that protect our most critical assets, implement AI-based security capabilities, and help shape our security architecture. This position offers excellent growth opportunities as you'll work with best-in-class technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex security challenges. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and seeking a role where your expertise directly strengthens organizational resilience, this is an ideal next step for your career.

Requirements

• Knowledge of application authentication and authorization systems (i.e., Active Directory, oAuth 2.0, OIDC, AWS IAM, App Role, k8s, LDAPS, Kerberos, Certificate)
• Working knowledge of the cloud ecosystem and CI/CD deployments with Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins pipelines.
• Working knowledge of security architecture design and principles including confidentiality, integrity and availability.
• Expertise in providing operational and engineering support for one or more of the following: CyberArk, HashiCorp Vault, Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), HSMs, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Expertise in scripting languages and developing in one or more of the following languages GoLang, Bash, Python, PowerShell, Ansible, and/or Terraform.
• Knowledge of privileged access management methodologies and techniques for on-prem and Cloud implementation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: security operations, development, engineering, or architecture
• Experience supporting privileged access management and access controls programs.
• Professional or personal experience using AI coding agents such as OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, or Gemini CLI.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7 operational support for the suite of privileged management solutions (e.g., CyberArk, Hashi, PKI), including implementing hot fixes, resolving bugs, troubleshooting issues, performing break-fixes, managing secrets lifecycle, and delivering end-user support.
• Maintain robust operational integrity of privileged access management infrastructure throughout its lifecycle (e.g., patching, version control, system upgrades, alignment with OCC/Security standards, etc.).
• Provide organizational subject matter expert on secrets management and privileged access management architecture, establishing and enforcing security as code principles throughout the environment.
• Develop and implement system enhancements to improve platform user experience and automated integrations, while designing long-term solutions to address operational issues through innovative technologies including artificial intelligence for faster detection and remediation of functional and technical problems.

Benefits

• A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
• Generous PTO and Parental leave
• 401k Employer Match
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees