Principal Security Engineer - Temporary

Achieve • Tempe, AZ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Achieve is seeking an experienced Principal Security Engineer - Temporary for our Information Security team with a broad skill set encompassing security engineering, identity services, cloud security, and application security. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating, implementing, evangelizing, and maintaining robust security solutions to protect our organization's information assets across various platforms and environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data. This is a temporary role for approximately six months with the potential for full time.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in information security engineering.
• Experience in identity/authentication, architecture, cloud security, and application security.
• Proficiency in designing security controls, security tools needs/assessments, and technologies services.
• In-depth knowledge of IAM solutions and protocols (e.g., LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OpenID).
• Expertise with cloud security principles, services, and controls in major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in application security concepts, tools, and techniques (e.g., secure coding practices, static and dynamic application security testing).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and drive security controls.
• Be a security evangelist with the technology teams.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, implement, and document security infrastructure.
• Collaborate amongst Technology groups to support the internal user base and uphold InfoSec initiatives.
• Architect and assist with the implementation of security controls, tools, and technologies to protect information assets from internal and external threats.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security into the development and deployment processes.
• Architecture of the future for Identity.
• Design and implement strategies for IAM solutions to manage user identities, access rights, and privileges across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Establish authentication, authorization, and access control mechanisms to enforce security policies effectively.
• Architecture of Zero Trust.
• Architect and implement security controls and best practices (SASE) for cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to protect data and workloads in cloud environments.
• Evaluate and recommend security services and technologies to enhance cloud security posture.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure secure coding practices are followed.
• Conduct security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify and remediate application security vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, frameworks, and regulations related to information security (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS).
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures to align with regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• 401 (k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision with HSA and FSA options
• Competitive vacation and sick time off, as well as dedicated volunteer days
• Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program, physical and mental health wellness programs
• Pet care discounts for your furry family members
• Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
• A safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed