Remote Technical Lead, Security Engineering

Description:

• Velsera is a company formed in 2023 with a mission to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of life-changing insights in medicine.
• The company provides software and professional services for AI-powered multimodal data harmonization and analytics for drug discovery and development, IVD development, validation, and regulatory approval, and clinical NGS interpretation, reporting, and adoption.
• The position is for a Technical Lead in Security Engineering, based in Boston, MA, with opportunities for team expansion in different countries.
• The role involves leading and mentoring the Security Engineering team, conducting security assessments across cloud, applications, and networks, and implementing, configuring, and managing various security tools and technologies.
• Key responsibilities include driving cloud security strategy for AWS workloads, leading security architecture reviews, overseeing security event monitoring and incident investigations, partnering with GRC teams for audits, and developing security controls and automated workflows.
• The candidate is expected to stay updated with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, compliance trends, and new technologies.

Requirements:

• The candidate must have 8–10 years of hands-on experience in Security Engineering, Cloud Security, or related roles, with at least 2+ years in a lead or mentorship capacity.
• Proven expertise is required in CrowdStrike EDR & SIEM, CrowdStrike CSPM, SOAR platforms, Nessus for vulnerability scanning, AWS security services, AppSec tools like BurpSuite, and network security with Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Experience supporting GRC programs and leading external audits for ISO 27001, HIPAA, and FedRAMP is necessary.
• A strong understanding of security principles, incident response, and secure system design is essential.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration and working knowledge of Windows/macOS is required.
• The candidate should possess excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• The individual must be organized, detail-oriented, trustworthy, proactive, and persuasive, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent are preferred.

Benefits:

• Velsera offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The company supports a culture of mentorship and technical excellence within the Security Engineering team.
• Employees have the chance to work with cutting-edge security tools and technologies.
• The position provides the opportunity to lead significant security initiatives and collaborate with various teams across the organization.
• Velsera promotes a commitment to staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in the security field.