Platform Security Engineer

MSD•Rahway, NJ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management of Information Systems Security, or equivalent professional experience
4 or more years of related experience in Information Security, cybersecurity, platform security, or cloud security engineering, and/or Information Technology to include accountability for complex tasks and/or projects.
Strong understanding of secure architecture, SDLC, and DevSecOps practices
Experience with CI/CD security tooling and automation
Proficient level of business acumen in the areas of business operations, risk management, industry practices, and emerging trends

Nice To Haves

Experience with SaaS security controls (SSPM, identity governance, data protection)
Knowledge of threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security assessments
Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
Understanding of enterprise security frameworks (NIST, ISO, CSA, CIS)

Responsibilities

Design secure architecture patterns and reference models for cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP/Alibaba), platform services, and SaaS applications
Perform security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments for systems and integrations
Integrate security into pipelines
Implement and automate security controls across cloud and SaaS environments
Develop scripts and automation for security tooling and remediation workflows, if required
Partner with engineering teams to address security gaps across platforms, APIs, and SaaS integrations
Contribute to security standards, baselines, and architecture guidance