Senior Principal Cyber Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Principal Cyber Engineer (Cybersecurity): Leading complex, enterprise-scale deployments of COTS cyber portfolios with an accent on Zero Trust, data security, and cross-domain integration. Focus on driving technical authority, resolving high-severity incidents, and shaping multi-year security architecture roadmaps for C-suite and government clients.

Location: Home Office - Southern California (Must have the right to work in the USA)

Salary: $200,000 - $230,000

Company

hirify.global simplifies security for global businesses and governments through a cloud-native platform focused on Zero Trust and data protection.

What you will do

• Lead multi-product, enterprise-scale deployments of cyber portfolios, ensuring seamless integration with customer security ecosystems.
• Act as the definitive technical escalation point for critical issues and drive post-incident remediation strategies.
• Develop executive-level architecture blueprints and Strategic Business Reviews (SBRs) for C-suite and government leadership.
• Partner with sales leadership to shape deal strategy and define multi-year security architecture roadmaps.
• Govern integration architecture standards and lead the development of API and automation frameworks (SIEM, SOAR, cloud-native).
• Mentor Principal and Senior engineers and provide structured field intelligence to product and engineering leadership.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 12+ years of cybersecurity experience, with expertise in enterprise architecture and software delivery.
• Expert knowledge of DLP, CASB, SSE, DSPM, SASE, and Zero Trust landscapes.
• Advanced administration skills for Windows, macOS, and Linux/Unix at enterprise scale.
• Deep understanding of identity protocols (AD, SAML, OIDC), virtualization, and multi-cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Must have the right to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Python, shell scripting, SQL, XML, Go, or JavaScript.
• Experience with SOAR orchestration platforms like Splunk SOAR or Palo Alto XSOAR.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or Cloud Solutions Architect Professional.
• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification for government engagements.
• Experience applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework to data-centric security architectures.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary range with variable compensation options.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and region-specific perks.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace environment.
• Opportunity to work within a remote, globally distributed organization.