Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Job Overview:

AvidXchange is a dynamic and innovative technology-driven B2B payments organization seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Application Security Engineer to join our team. Our company values collaboration, creativity, and excellence in delivering cutting-edge solutions to our customers. As an Application Engineer embedded within our Agile development teams, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our applications, systems, and data. While working closely with cross-functional Agile teams, you will report directly to the Information Security Application Security Team to act as a liaison and subject matter expert aligning efforts across the broader security strategy.

What you'll do:

• Design, evaluate, and implement security controls within the company’s cloud infrastructure to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
• Review architectures, develop standards, and participate in design sessions for cloud products and cloud infrastructure services.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, manage cloud security risks, and develop cloud security metrics.
• Cross-functionally collaborate with technology teams to identify and remediate security issues.
• Provide guidance on security strategies, designs, processes, and technologies within individual cloud environments and for inter-cloud integration.
• Participate in incident response and disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Provide guidance to product and technology teams on cloud security best practices.

What we're looking for:

• Progressive, practical information security experience with focus on cloud platforms, container orchestration, automation, product design and operation.
• 5 years of hands-on experience in cloud security, networking, and system administration.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container security.
• Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools, serverless architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with cloud-native security tools such as AWS GuardDuty, Azure Security Center.
• Strong technical aptitude, genuine “ambassador and practitioner” interest in cybersecurity and technology, problem solver attitude.
• Experience working with SaaS solutions and software development, preferably in a regulated B2B environment.
• Ability to think critically and address complex security challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work well within a team and across departments to achieve common security goals.
•  Flexibility to adapt to evolving security threats and changing project requirements.
• Capability to lead and mentor junior team members and peers.
• Self-motivated and proactive mindset in identifying potential security risks and implementing preventive measures.
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

About AvidXchange

AvidXchange is a leading provider of accounts payable (“AP”) automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers. By trade, we are a technology company, but if you ask anyone who works here, they’ll tell you our people are at the core of who we are. We focus on creating a culture of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and are proud to be a safe place where teammates can bring their whole selves to work. At AvidXchange, mindset is everything. We are Connected as People, Growth Minded, and Customer Obsessed. These three mindsets represent our culture – who we are, who we’ve always been, and they guide us to improve every day. Since our founding in 2000 in Charlotte, NC, we’ve created a company of over 1,600 teammates working across the U.S., or remotely. AvidXchange is proud to be Certified™ as a Great Place to Work®. The prestigious recognition is based on anonymous data from our teammates and makes official what our teammates have known for years – that AvidXchange is a Great Place to Work®. 

Who you are: 

• A go-getter with an entrepreneurial mindset – that means you are not afraid of taking risks, winning big or facing the unknown. 
• Someone who understands that business is people centric. Connecting with others as humans first allows you to develop mutually beneficial working relationships. 
• Focused on making a difference for our customers. AvidXchange exists to help solve complex problems for our customers so we can all realize our potential. 

What you’ll get:  

AvidXchange teammates (we call them AvidXers) get the perks and prestige of a publicly traded tech company paired with the flexibility of a founder-led startup. We help our AvidXers develop as professionals and as human beings, providing work/life balance, development programs, competitive benefits and equity options. At AvidXchange, we are building more than a tech company – we are building an experience. We remain committed to a culture where you can fully be 'you’ – connected with others, chasing big goals, and making a meaningful impact. If you want to help us grow while realizing your potential and creating stories you’ll tell for years, you’ve come to the right place.

AvidXers enjoy:  

• 18 days PTO* 
• 11 Holidays (8 company recognized & 3 floating holidays) 
• 16 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) 
• Competitive Healthcare 
• High Deductible Heath Plan Option that has $0 monthly premium for teammate-only coverage 
• 100% AvidXchange paid Dental Base Plan Coverage
• 100% AvidXchange paid Life Insurance 
• 100% AvidXchange paid Long-Term Disability 
• 100% AvidXchange paid Short-Term Disability  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Provides counseling services, legal and financial consultations and health advocacy for Teammates and their eligible dependents
• Onsite Health Clinic with Atrium Health - available to Teammates and their eligible dependents
• 401k Match up to 4% 
• Parental Leave: 8 weeks 100% paid by AvidXchange** 
• Discounts on Pet, Home, and Auto insurance 
• BrightDime Financial Wellness Tool, offered free to teammates 
• WeeCare Childcare Service: helps teammates find affordable daycare, childcare, and tutors 40% less expensive than traditional daycare centers 
• Perks at Work: free discount program that provides teammates the opportunity to save on items from electronics, movie tickets, car buying, vacations, and more 
• Onsite gym fitness center, yoga studio, and basketball court
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the federal maximum of $5,250***
• Hybrid Workplace Flexibility
• Free parking

*Fully granted from beginning of year, pro-rated if hired mid-year 

**Must be full-time for at least 3 months

***Must be full-time for at least one year 

Equal Employment Opportunity

AvidXchange is an equal opportunity employer. AvidXchange is committed to equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. AvidXchange will not discriminate against applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis. This includes, but is not limited to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age and physical or mental disability.