Principal Security Engineer

Workiva is a company focused on security architecture and cloud systems, seeking a Principal Security Engineer. The role involves leading security vision and strategy, collaborating with architecture and infrastructure teams, and enhancing the cloud security posture through innovative techniques and AI-driven tools.

Responsibilities:

• Leads business and technical partners with expert knowledge of relevant security technologies
• Applies innovative techniques to address emerging technologies, specifically focusing on AI integration and modern cloud security paradigms
• Prepares and analyzes overall security architecture and detailed systems specifications for complex security systems
• Serves as InfoSec Ambassador and lead technical representative to Infrastructure and Reliability and R&D as a whole
• Leads discussion with stakeholder teams regarding best practices in design and implementation of secure cloud systems
• Leads initiatives designed to share knowledge across InfoSec, R&D, and Technology teams
• Identifies, recommends, coordinates, and delivers timely knowledge to support teams regarding technologies, processes or tools
• Develops and executes strategies to increase Cloud Security knowledge throughout the enterprise
• Represents Security Platform in development and implementation of the overall global enterprise cloud architecture
• Designs, develops, and implements cloud-native architectures that will allow requirements to be met with appropriate security controls present

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 6 years of experience; or equivalent practical experience
• Min 10 years experience with Security Architecture and/or Engineering
• Min 5 years minimum experience with Cloud platforms
• In-depth knowledge of Cloud services relevant to Workiva's infrastructure, their configuration, and common security problems
• Experience using, implementing, or securing Artificial Intelligence technologies. Candidates must demonstrate an 'AI-first' mindset in solving modern security challenges
• Experience with assessment, development, implementation, optimization, and documentation of a comprehensive and broad set of security technologies and processes
• Working knowledge of common and industry standard cloud-native/cloud-friendly authentication mechanisms
• Experience with deployment orchestration, automation, and security configuration management
• Experience performing threat modeling and design reviews to assess security implications and requirements for introduction of new technologies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to be successful in a team environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Technical writing experience