Staff Security Engineer

Postman•San Francisco, CA

10h•$250,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Staff Security Engineer at Postman, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and evolving the security architecture across Postman’s product lines. This role requires a deep understanding of security principles, cloud technologies, and product security best practices. You will work closely with product teams, engineering, and DevOps to integrate security into the architecture, ensuring robust protection against threats.

Requirements

10+ years in a security architecture role with a focus on software products and platforms.
Experience working within fast-paced, cloud-native environments.
Proven experience with securing distributed systems, microservices, and APIs.
Demonstrated knowledge of security frameworks, industry standards, and regulations (EX: ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR)
Hands-on experience with DevSecOps principles and integration of security within CI/CD pipelines.
In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices on the following platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Strong ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and operations teams.
Proven leadership in driving security initiatives and integrating security into product development lifecycles.

Nice To Haves

Experience with API security, including OAuth, JWT, and OpenID Connect.
Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with security automation tools and methodologies (e.g., SAST, DAST, RASP).
Technical industry certifications such as OSCP, GPEN etc…

Responsibilities

Security Architecture Design: Collaborate with product teams to maintain a security architecture framework that supports the secure deployment of Postman products and services. This includes in advising GRC / Legal on Security policies.
Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment: Lead threat modelling and risk assessments to identify security vulnerabilities in existing and new systems. Recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Technology Review & Evaluation: Evaluate new technologies and architectures from a security perspective, ensuring they meet security requirements.
Security Strategy: Contribute to the development of long-term security strategy and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with product goals and business objectives.
Incident Response: Work closely with the SOC to understand gaps in product architecture.
Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor and provide guidance to junior security engineers and architects on security architecture principles and best practices.