About the Role

We’re looking for a Remote IT Security Engineer III to join our dynamic team at FloQast. As a key member of the IT Operations team, you will provide expertise in designing, engineering, and deploying security solutions throughout our corporate environment. You’ll act as an internal security entrepreneur, collaborating closely with stakeholders across multiple departments and ensuring that high-impact projects are implemented with security best practices and compliance frameworks in mind.

What You’ll Do

  • Work in partnership with other FloQast IT teams to design, implement, and maintain corporate IT security systems, ensuring compliance.
  • Lead third-party vendor and contractor security reviews.
  • Audit and harden third-party SaaS systems for security best practices, leading remediation efforts.
  • Ensure security configurations across our corporate environment are documented and maintained.
  • Regularly triage security events and ensure the ongoing health of our Managed Detection & Response (MDR) partner.
  • Own the analysis and documentation of security events & incidents, including investigating & escalating issues.
  • Maintain existing compliance attestations and participate in risk assessment exercises.
  • Lead vulnerability management efforts, ensuring issues are triaged, prioritized, and remediated according to defined SLAs.
  • Maintain and secure internal corporate endpoints (macOS and Windows).
  • Administer endpoint management platform for enterprise-wide monitoring and dashboarding.
  • Participate in Agile scrum ceremonies for project and initiative tracking.
  • Lead security awareness and training programs.
  • Stay abreast of new and emerging security technologies and paradigms.

Requirements

  • 6 - 8 years as a Security Engineer, DevOps, or IT security professional.
  • In-depth knowledge of common compliance frameworks such as SOC, SOX, PCI, and ISO standards.
  • Experience using at least one high-level programming/scripting language.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate proposals and ideas to stakeholders concisely.
  • Advanced understanding of network and application fundamentals and best practices (e.g., HTTP/S, DNS, VPN, Load Balancing, SAML, OAuth).
  • Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
  • Experience with zero-trust security concepts.
  • Experience securing multi-tenant enterprise SaaS products.
  • Experience with hardening tools and frameworks such as CIS benchmarks, NIST.

Nice to Have

  • 5 - 7 years experience working within an IT team in a hyper-growth environment or startup.
  • Experience supporting onsite and remote workforce.
  • Experience with deployment of DLP and/or SASE solutions.
  • Experience administering a policy-based Enterprise Web Browser.
  • Experience with iPaaS/orchestration platforms, especially Workato.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or relevant industry certification.

What We Offer

  • The base pay range for this position is $116,000 - $174,000.
  • FloQast values our Total Rewards and offers a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Family Forming benefits, Life & Disability Insurance, and Unlimited Vacation.
  • We are committed to providing a professional and welcoming workplace for all employees.
  • Join a company that is regularly rated as a Best Place to Work!
  • Opportunity to work with a leading Accounting Transformation Platform.
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Join FloQast as a Remote IT Security Engineer III and lead critical security initiatives in a dynamic SaaS environment. Enjoy competitive pay and unlimited vacation.

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Who Will Succeed Here

In-depth knowledge of security engineering principles, with hands-on experience in AWS and Azure environments, ensuring robust security measures are integrated into cloud-based applications.

Strong proactive mindset for incident response and vulnerability management, capable of quickly identifying potential security threats and implementing effective countermeasures in a remote work setting.

Expertise in compliance frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001, paired with a strong analytical ability to assess and align security policies with business objectives, fostering collaboration across departments.

Learning Resources

AWS Security Best Practicesguide

Career Path

Remote IT Security Engineer III(Now)Lead IT Security Engineer(1-2 years)Director of IT Security(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$16.5B
Annual Growth
12.5%
AI Adoption in Security
35%
Investment in Cybersecurity
+20%
Labour Demand for Security Engineers
+30%
Avg Salary for IT Security Engineer III
$140K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Security EngineeringCompliance FrameworksAWS
Growing in Demand
Cloud Security (AWS/Azure)Zero Trust ArchitectureSecurity Automation and Orchestration
Declining
Perimeter-Based SecurityTraditional Antivirus Solutions

Domain Trends

Increased Focus on Cloud Security
With 94% of enterprises using cloud services, the demand for cloud security solutions is surging, driving the need for security engineers skilled in AWS and Azure.
Rise of Zero Trust Security Models
Organizations are adopting Zero Trust principles, with 80% of companies planning to implement Zero Trust by 2025, increasing the need for professionals who can enforce these frameworks.
Automation in Incident Response
The use of AI and automation in incident response is projected to grow by 40% over the next two years, emphasizing the need for security engineers proficient in security automation tools.

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