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Lead Security Engineer - a16z
Security Engineer
Lead the design and implementation of secure cloud architectures, drive DevSecOps practices, and manage incident response for a portfolio of high‑growth technology companies.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and enforce secure cloud infrastructure across multiple technology portfolios.
- Lead DevSecOps initiatives, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
- Coordinate incident response, conduct post‑mortem analyses, and implement remediation strategies.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to embed security best practices.
- Mentor and grow a high‑performing security engineering team.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in security engineering, with a focus on cloud environments.
- Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or GCP security services and tooling.
- Hands‑on experience with container security, IaC scanning, and vulnerability management.
- Strong knowledge of threat modeling, secure design principles, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
Skills
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