Sr. IT Security Engineer

Elasticsearch • Full-time • Washington, DC, US • $113.10k - $178.90k / year • 2w ago

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic's complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What is The Role:

The Senior Information Security Engineer will play an integral role in safeguarding Elastic's IT systems by enhancing the strategic collaboration between the IT and the InfoSec organizations.

The ideal candidate is experienced in operating in cloud-native environments and skilled in leading cross-functional, security transformation initiatives, particularly in designing and implementing scalable Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions in Corporate IT environments.

What You Will Be Doing:

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architecture

Design, build, and operate advanced security solutions to protect cloud-based network, application, and data infrastructure.
Implement and manage a zero-trust access management architecture across major platforms, ensuring seamless integration with cloud technologies.
Implement IAM best practices and procedures in collaboration with the InfoSec IAM architect.
Leverage systems like Okta to automate user lifecycle management, provisioning, authentication, and access governance.
Develop and enforce IAM policies and procedures, optimizing role-based access control (RBAC) and leveraging Just In Time access and single sign-on (SSO) capabilities to scale security controls effectively.
Govern quarterly user access reviews, support security audits, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Continuously monitor identities, access rights, and usage patterns to proactively mitigate risks and enhance the organization's security posture.
Drive security transformation by deploying innovative solutions that improve identity-centric security frameworks.

Collaboration and Strategic Alignment

Act as a liaison between IT and InfoSec teams to align security strategies with IT initiatives and organizational goals.
Collaborate on the integration of IAM solutions into IT and InfoSec processes, ensuring both security and operational efficiency.
Provide advisory support to IT and InfoSec leadership on IAM best practices, tools, and scalability strategies.
Drive cross-functional collaboration to embed security transformation initiatives into organizational workflows.

Documentation and Technical Leadership

Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, technical designs, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Proactively propose and implement security improvements aligned with organizational needs and emerging threats.
Mentor team members on advanced IAM strategies and the use of tools like Okta to achieve efficient security controls at scale.

What You Will Bring:

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in security engineering, consulting, or transformation roles.
Proven experience in driving security transformation initiatives, especially within cloud-native environments.
Proficiency with IAM tools, particularly Okta, including its use for lifecycle automation, SSO, and access policies.
Familiarity with prominent enterprise SaaS applications, such as Salesforce, NetSuite, and others, and their integration into IAM strategies.
Expertise in applicable frameworks (i.e. NIST, FedRAMP, ISO 27001) and zero-trust principles.

Preferred Skills and Certifications

Certifications such as CISSP, Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), or similar.
Advanced experience with Okta's API capabilities and custom configurations for enterprise-scale security.
In-depth knowledge of cloud-based IAM solutions and endpoint protection technologies.
Demonstrated ability to assess risks and implement controls to mitigate IAM-related vulnerabilities.

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component.

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.

These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future.

An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.

The typical starting salary range for this role is:

$113,100—$178,900 USD

The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is:

$135,900—$215,100 USD

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you're looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn't matter if you're just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
Generous number of vacation days each year
Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

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