AirStrip is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to design, implement, and continuously strengthen enterprise security architecture across cloud, application, and network environments. This role serves as a hands-on technical leader, partnering closely with engineering teams to embed security best practices, proactively hunt threats, and respond to incidents. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud security, threat detection, incident response, and healthcare compliance frameworks, and is passionate about protecting critical systems in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
This position offers the opportunity to work remotely, although preference may be given to those available to work in a hybrid capacity out of the office space in El Segundo, CA.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Design and implement robust security architectures
Act as a mentor and escalation point to other members of the team
Iterate security posture to better protect against attacks and detect new vectors
Participate in efforts to mitigate and investigate security incidents
Evaluate and test new vendor and in house network initiatives for security issues
Evangelize security practices through cross functional work with engineering teams throughout the enterprise
Safeguard the enterprise through active operation and defense of critical infrastructure
Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Comp Sciences, Mgmt Info Systems, Cyber Security, Engineering and related fields (commensurate experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
Minimum 8 years of experience in IT (information technology)
Minimum 5 years of experience in cyber security / IT security
IT Certifications a plus: CISSP, CISA, CompTIA, GIAC
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of securing AWS, Azure or similar cloud environments
Excellent documentation practices
Perform vulnerability management, coordinating with other teams to resolve findings
Knowledge of compliance frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, HITRUST
Experience researching, building, and implementing defensive security systems that are used against internal and external attack vectors
Experience designing and building out application and network security monitoring to aid in detection or forensic investigations
Background in intrusion detection, security investigations, and incident response
Deep understanding of MITRE ATT&CK Framework and associated threat actor techniques
Experience “threat hunting”, i.e. using threat intel to proactively and iteratively investigate these potential risks and finding suspicious behavior in the environment
Experience investigating data for anomalies in order to identify suspicious behavior
Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM), provisioning user accounts and access
Solid understanding of SIEM tools (LogRhythm, Splunk, Etc.)
The salary range for applicable US-based applicants to this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.
$120,200 - $166,000 base salary plus bonus potential.