Senior Corporate Security Engineer

Airwallex5 days ago

Location

US - San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 150,000 – 230,000

Level

Senior

Role

Security Engineer

Posted

Mar 9, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Senior Corporate Security Engineer role at Airwallex focusing on defending enterprise systems against security threats. The position involves incident response, digital forensics, and security tool development in a fast-growing fintech environment. Requires 5+ years of security engineering experience with expertise in tools like CrowdStrike and Splunk.

What you'll do

Incident Response Leadership: Lead incident response efforts for malware, phishing attacks, and security breaches with comprehensive digital forensics analysis

Security Control Development: Design, develop, test, and evaluate new corporate security controls to support rapid business growth and evolving threat landscape

Threat Hunting and Analysis: Perform proactive threat hunting through log sources to identify emerging threats and attack patterns

Security Alert Engineering: Design and implement automated security alerts and workflows to streamline incident response lifecycle

Infrastructure Security Management: Secure corporate IT infrastructure including identity providers, endpoints, networks, and cloud platforms

Security Tool Operations: Deploy, configure, and operate security tooling with focus on measurable impact and threat prevention

What we look for

Technical

Security Monitoring ToolsStrong hands-on experience with CrowdStrike, Splunk, or equivalent security monitoring and SIEM platforms

Attacker TTPs KnowledgeIn-depth understanding of common attacker tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) with proven ability to detect and prevent attacks

Incident Response ExpertiseDemonstrated ability to conduct high-quality security investigations and incident response with deep technical analysis

Cloud Platform SecurityExperience securing GCP, Alibaba Cloud, or other major cloud platforms with security best practices

Identity and Access ManagementHands-on experience with Okta, Google Workspace, and cloud-based VPN services for enterprise identity security

Endpoint Security ManagementExperience securing endpoints using MDM tools such as Kandji, Microsoft Intune, or similar platforms

Scripting and AutomationProficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell for security automation and tool development

Education

Bachelor's DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related technical field

Experience

Security Engineering ExperienceMinimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering or incident response role within technology companies

Startup EnvironmentExperience working in high-growth startup environments with rapidly evolving security requirements

Skills

Required skills

Security Engineering5+ years of hands-on security engineering experience in technology companies

Incident ResponseProven expertise in security incident response and digital forensics investigations

Security ToolsStrong experience with CrowdStrike, Splunk, and enterprise security monitoring platforms

Cloud SecurityExperience securing cloud platforms like GCP, Alibaba Cloud with security best practices

Identity ManagementHands-on experience with Okta, Google Workspace, and enterprise identity solutions

Endpoint SecurityExperience with MDM tools like Kandji, Intune for endpoint security management

ScriptingProficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell for security automation and tool development

CommunicationStrong ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have

Startup ExperienceExperience in high-growth startup environments with evolving security requirements

Threat IntelligenceKnowledge of threat intelligence platforms and advanced persistent threat (APT) analysis

Security ArchitectureExperience designing security architecture for rapidly scaling technology organizations

Compliance FrameworksFamiliarity with security compliance frameworks relevant to financial services

AI/ML SecurityUnderstanding of AI-assisted security operations and machine learning threat detection

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 150,000 – 230,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Participation

Stock options in a $8 billion valued fintech unicorn with significant growth potential

Professional Development

Accelerated learning opportunities in a fast-paced global payments technology environment

Global Impact

Work on security challenges affecting 200,000+ businesses worldwide including major enterprises

Innovation Culture

Access to cutting-edge security technologies and tools in a well-funded technology company

Career Growth

Rapid career advancement opportunities in a scaling security organization

Hybrid Work Model

Flexible hybrid work arrangement balancing collaboration and remote work flexibility

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background, motivation, and basic qualifications
2
Technical Assessment — Security engineering assessment covering incident response scenarios, threat analysis, and tool configuration
3
Security Architecture Discussion — In-depth technical interview focusing on security architecture, threat modeling, and enterprise security design
4
Behavioral Interview — Leadership and cultural fit assessment with focus on startup mentality and collaborative problem-solving
5
Final Round — Panel interview with security team leaders and cross-functional stakeholders covering technical depth and strategic thinking
6
Reference Checks — Professional reference verification focusing on security engineering competency and incident response experience