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Information Security Engineer – Enterprise & Automation Focus (Must come out of a start-up type setting, doing Enterprise Security)
Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid: Tues–Thurs onsite, Mon & Fri remote)
Salary: $250,000–$500,000 base bonus full benefits (fully based on experience)

Must have the following:
Must come out of a smaller company doing Enterprise Security. Broad enterprise InfoSec experience, Linux expertise, Python automation, vulnerability management, threat detection & response, ownership mindset, hands-on impact.

Responsibilities:

• Own and evolve company-wide security practices across infrastructure, systems, and workflows
• Lead vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response efforts end-to-end
• Design and implement automated security solutions using Python and related tools
• Build and improve internal security tooling to proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Secure Linux-based environments across endpoints, servers, and internal systems
• Partner with engineering teams to integrate security into development and operational processes
• Establish and refine security policies, frameworks, and best practices
• Evaluate and deploy modern security tools while optimizing for efficiency and scalability
• Contribute to securing emerging AI/agentic workflows as the environment evolves
• Drive initiatives independently with full ownership from concept to execution

Requirements:

• Proven, broad experience across multiple areas of information security (not siloed)
• Background operating in startup or high-growth environments with full-stack security ownership
• Strong Linux fundamentals and hands-on experience in Linux-based environments
• Proficiency in Python with demonstrated experience automating security workflows
• Experience with vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response
• Track record of building or implementing security processes, tools, or systems from scratch
• Ability to work as a high-impact individual contributor with strong ownership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with thoughtful, detailed problem-solving approach
• Demonstrated tenure showing meaningful contributions (not short-term or fragmented roles)
• Interest in AI/agentic system security is a plus, not required

What Sets This Role Apart:

• Focus on elite, high-impact engineers who operate as security generalists
• Emphasis on real-world accomplishments and ownership, not just credentials
• Opportunity to secure complex, evolving infrastructure and next-gen technologies
• An environment that values depth of thinking, quality of execution, and long-term impact

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