What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Security Engineer position at Saronic?
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
Saronic is seeking a talented Sr Security Engineer to help design, implement, and maintain our organization’s cyber security stack. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security controls and solutions across our products and systems. As a Senior Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in protecting us from and mitigating risks to our groundbreaking ASV technology.
\n- Design, implement and manage security controls for systems, networks, and applications in alignment with CMMC, Zero Trust, NIST, FIPS, and DoD directives.
- Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and threat modeling to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Integrate security measures into the full lifecycle of product development—from initial design through to production.
- Assist with incident response efforts, including detection, investigation, and mitigation of security incidents
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents, coordinating with cross-functional teams to manage and remediate threats.
- Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including security protocols, policies, reference architectures and data flow diagrams.
- Act as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity within the organization, mentoring team members and providing technical guidance.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to align cybersecurity practices with business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and trends to enhance our security posture and drive innovation.
- 5 years of experience as a security engineer, with 2 years in a senior-level role.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in cybersecurity, preferably within the defense or autonomous systems sectors
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies
- Experience with security tools and technologies such as firewalls, email security gateway, CASB, SIEM, endpoint protection, SSE, native cloud security controls and encryption
- Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C/C , Java)
- Familiarity with secure software development practices and methodologies
- Knowledge of network security, cloud security, and secure communication protocols
- Ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) or military industry projects and security requirements.
- Knowledge of autonomous systems or maritime technology.
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
