Senior Security Engineer, Saronic

• 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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

Total funding: $830m

Unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are vehicles which operate at the surface of the water without a crew and can be used in oceanography and environmental monitoring, as well as for cargo transport or military applications. Saronic is a company developing USVs to have enhanced awareness and improved survivability, to be employed in maritime security.