Security Engineer - Remote (6050)

itD Tech

17h•Remote

About The Position

itD is seeking a Security Engineer to lead vulnerability remediation efforts across cloud infrastructure and application environments, ensuring security risks are addressed within SLA and compliance requirements are met. This role contributes directly to protecting organizational assets, strengthening security posture, and improving remediation workflows across engineering teams. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in Linux-based infrastructure, cloud platforms, and secure software development, with a proven track record of delivering timely vulnerability remediation and compliance evidence. Location: Remote - US We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and more. Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working with Linux-based infrastructure
5+ years of experience developing with object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Python, Ruby)
Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS and Google Cloud)
Experience supporting vulnerability remediation and vulnerability management programs
Experience with compliance programs and security frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOC 1/2, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800, CSF)
Ability to manage multiple remediation efforts in parallel while meeting SLA requirements
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills
U.S. Person status required due to regulatory and government requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating in regulated or high-compliance environments
Experience working in Agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban)
Experience improving vulnerability triage and remediation processes at scale

Responsibilities

Own and drive remediation of security vulnerability tickets across commercial and regulated environments
Coordinate closely with vulnerability management and site reliability engineering teams to ensure timely remediation within SLA
Analyze vulnerability trends to identify process gaps and recommend improvements to triage and remediation workflows
Track remediation progress and provide weekly status updates to management, including risk identification and mitigation plans
Collect and maintain remediation evidence to support compliance audits and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI, SOC 2, C5)
Support secure operations across cloud and Linux-based infrastructure environments
Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material).
Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).
Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.