Senior/Staff/Principal Security Engineer at Jobgether – United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Security Engineer in the United States.

This role sits at the intersection of advanced cybersecurity engineering and mission-critical public sector systems, where you will help secure and modernize highly sensitive digital environments supporting national-level operations. You will work within cross-functional teams to embed security across the full software development lifecycle, ensuring resilience, compliance, and operational readiness in complex cloud-native systems. The environment is highly technical and fast-moving, requiring strong expertise in cloud security, containerized architectures, and DevSecOps practices. You will contribute directly to protecting sensitive data and strengthening system integrity across CI/CD pipelines and mobile applications. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful programs supporting government missions while shaping modern security frameworks. The role is fully remote within the U.S. and involves collaboration with highly specialized stakeholders.

In this role, you will be responsible for strengthening security posture across complex systems while ensuring compliance with strict government and defense standards. You will embed security best practices into development workflows and proactively identify and mitigate risks across the software lifecycle.

• Conduct security assessments, audits, and risk analyses across cloud-native and containerized environments.
• Design and implement security controls across CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes infrastructure, and mobile applications.
• Ensure compliance with DoD frameworks including NIST RMF and ATO processes, supporting secure system authorization.
• Identify vulnerabilities, conduct threat modeling, and recommend or implement remediation strategies.
• Integrate security practices throughout the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment.
• Research emerging threats, attack vectors, and evolving industry standards to continuously improve defenses.
• Translate regulatory and technical requirements into actionable engineering and security controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce secure architecture and operational best practices.

This position requires strong expertise in cloud security, DevSecOps, and government security frameworks, along with the ability to operate in complex, regulated environments. You should be comfortable working across technical and non-technical stakeholders while applying both analytical and hands-on engineering skills.

• Experience with DoD Security Ops, NIST RMF, and ATO (Authority to Operate) processes.
• Strong background in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Kubernetes environments.
• Proven ability in security engineering, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing methodologies.
• Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and integrating security into DevSecOps workflows.
• Knowledge of application security principles and common security pitfalls across modern architectures.
• Ability to translate regulations and compliance requirements into technical implementation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and risk-aware engineering mindset.
• Excellent communication skills for client-facing and cross-functional collaboration environments.
• U.S. citizenship required, with eligibility for security clearance (up to Top Secret).

• Competitive salary range ($150,000 – $230,000 depending on level and experience)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 10% and no vesting period
• Flexible PTO policy (approximately 25 days) plus 11 paid federal holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Annual performance bonuses, salary increases, and stock options
• Professional development allowance ($2,000 annually)
• Tech stipend ($750 annually) and swag budget
• Charity donation matching up to $500 annually
• Fully remote, flexible work environment within the U.S.
• Strong focus on well-being, inclusion, and mission-driven impact