mimica - Staff/Lead Security Engineer (Europe/Americas)
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Requirements
• Senior+/Lead/Staff experience (typically 7+ years) in security engineering or SecOps, with a strong preference for hands-on roles in startup or scale-up environments. • Strong expertise in AppSec or CloudSec • Proven ability to independently deploy and manage cloud security solutions, especially in GCP (big plus), AWS, or Azure. • Experience preparing for SOC2, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP • Deep expertise in one or ideally several of the following: vulnerability management programs, cloud-native SIEM/logging, CSPM/CNAPP tools, IaC security, secure SDLC integration, and incident response. • Strong communication skills - you can explain complex risks or trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. • OSCP, CISSP, or similar offensive/security certifications; • Leading a security function • Experience in a successful startup/scale-up • If you’ve led a security function before, or ever thought “I could build a much better security program than what I’m seeing right now” - this is your chance. • We are excited to meet you! 🚀
Responsibilities
• Lead the build-out and operation of core security capabilities: vulnerability management, patching, SIEM/logging, cloud security monitoring, and alert triage. • Deploy, configure, and tune security tooling (scanners, WAFs, CSPM, SIEM, endpoint protection) • Partner with engineering to build security at App or Cloud level, with developer experience in mind. • Triage and assess vulnerabilities, drive remediation prioritisation, and reduce risk in a pragmatic yet rigorous way. • Design and implement tactical incident-response playbooks and improve detection coverage. • Periodically review major architectural changes and guide engineering on secure design trade-offs. • Continuously improve processes so security scales as the company grows.
Benefits
• 💰 Generous compensation + stock options - aligned with our internal framework, market data, and individual skills. • 🏢 Distributed work: Work from anywhere - fully remote, in our hubs, or a mix. • 💻 Company-issued laptop, remote setup stipend, and co-working budget • 📍 Flexible schedules and location • ☀️ Ample paid time off, in addition to local public holidays • 🍼 Enhanced parental leave • 📖 Annual learning & development budget • 🌴 Annual workaways and regular virtual & in-person socials • 🌍 Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of work • Note: Some benefits may vary depending on location and role • ⚠️ Mimica will only contact candidates from an @mimica.ai email address. We do not request banking or sensitive personal information during the recruiting process.
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