Security Software Engineering Technical Leader - 33049

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Drive system architecture and design decisions for various Splunk products.
• Lead the architecture and implementation of guardrails against emerging threats across multiple products and services.
• Partner deeply with technical leadership to drive strategic security projects across Splunk products and infrastructure.
• Participate in design and code reviews, taking a hands-on role for strategically important, potentially risky technical initiatives.
• Exhibit a growth mindset by mentoring and teaching other engineers to build their skills and impact.
• Research and evaluate emerging security vulnerabilities and propose adoption strategies across products and infrastructure.
• Represent security engineering in architectural and technical governance bodies.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of how data intensive applications are constructed and run efficiently.
• Strong software development experience across large codebases.
• Deep knowledge of web protocols and distributed systems.
• Experience leading large scale change in codebases and organizations.
• Proven track record of influencing security outcomes in large, complex systems.
• Deep knowledge of cloud operational models and secure SaaS architecture in a world of containerized microservices.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements for certifications like PCI DSS, SOC2, HIPAA, FedRAMP.
• Experience addressing systemic security issues through root cause analysis, building security solutions, and project leadership.

Nice to Have

• Deep familiarity with common standards and frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Controls).
• Knowledge of indexing & storage technology.
• Deep understanding of browser security and JavaScript frameworks.

Qualifications

• Educational background or certifications are not explicitly specified, but extensive experience in security engineering and software development is implied.

Benefits & Perks

• Base salary range of $164,000 - 235,000 per year, depending on location and experience.
• Access to quality medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance and wellbeing offerings.
• Up to twelve paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday and a birthday day off.
• Vacation time accrual and flexible time off policies.
• Paid sick time off with carryover provisions.
• Additional paid time for volunteering and community engagement.
• Performance-based incentive pay for sales roles.