Description
We are seeking a Security Solutions Engineer with a strong background in strategic solution evaluation, vendor assessment, and hands-on Proof-of-Concept (PoC) validation. This role is a crucial bridge between identifying customer security requirements and implementing best-in-class, enterprise-grade solutions.
Key responsibilities:
- Strategic Research & Requirement Definition:
- Proactively analyze customer expectations, regulatory/compliance drivers, and threat models to define precise functional and non-functional requirements for new security solutions.
- Conduct thorough market scans to identify cutting-edge security products, platforms, and vendors across key domains.
- Evaluate potential vendors based on technical capability, security posture, integration requirements, roadmap, data residency/compliance, and support quality.
- Technical Validation & Proof-of-Concept (PoC) Leadership:
- Develop detailed, objective, and threat-aligned test plans and success criteria for all security solution Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs).
- Independently architect and deploy isolated PoC environments that accurately simulate production infrastructure.
- Execute security research methodologies within the PoC to rigorously test the vendor solution's effectiveness.
- Document all findings, including technical performance data, integration challenges, security gaps discovered, and clear comparative analysis metrics.
- Decision Support & Communication:
- Deliver comprehensive, data-driven reports and compelling presentations to security and product leadership and engineering stakeholders, providing a clear recommendation for the optimal solution and vendor selection.
- Work closely with Security Engineering, Platform/Infra, and DevOps teams to ensure selected solutions are feasible to integrate, operate, and scale.
Must-haves:
- Experience: Minimum 6+ years in Security Engineering, Security Architecture, or a dedicated Security Research role focused on solution validation and vendor management.
- Technical Depth: Deep understanding of modern cloud security principles.
- Programming and Automation: Strong scripting/programming skills for automating PoCs, building test harnesses, and integrating tools via APIs and CI/CD pipelines.
- Solutions Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience with the architecture, deployment, and testing of two or more enterprise-grade security tools.
- PoC Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex technical Proof-of-Concepts.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex technical findings into clear business risk and strategic recommendations.
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience in Cloud or Cloud-Heavy companies.
- Advanced professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSK or relevant cloud certifications.
- Experience contributing to security standards, open-source tools, talks, or publications.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Flexibility and ownership
- Collaborative and innovative culture
- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
- International environment and talented teams