We are hiring: Security Engineer – 07-August-2026 US Remote

Hiring Organization: ShieldCore Systems

Client ID: 847QMTR

Job ID: 932LKPV

Role Overview

ShieldCore Systems is seeking a visionary, highly analytical, and tech-focused Security Engineer to join our remote-first engineering team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust security architectures, automating defensive controls, and ensuring the integrity of our cloud and application environments. We value deep understanding of infrastructure security, secure coding practices, and proactive threat mitigation. Whether you are an experienced security engineer or a talented fresher looking for a supportive environment to launch your career, we offer a mentorship-rich culture where your contributions will directly impact our security resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure infrastructure architectures for cloud-native applications.
• Perform in-depth vulnerability analysis and conduct penetration tests to identify potential weaknesses.
• Automate security controls, threat detection, and response workflows using infrastructure-as-code.
• Manage incident response protocols and conduct root cause analysis for security breaches.
• Develop and maintain encryption protocols, identity and access management (IAM) strategies, and secrets management.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
• Stay current on the latest security threats, exploits, and defensive techniques.
• Participate in security audits and provide reporting to stakeholders regarding risk and incident mitigation.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of organizational security policies and compliance standards.
• Document security architecture, threat models, and operational hardening processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related technical field.
• Strong proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, or Go).
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of networking security (firewalls, VPCs, VPNs) and common protocols.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and common security vulnerabilities (OWASP).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to infrastructure design.
• A proactive, vigilant mindset and a passion for engineering secure systems.
• Freshers with strong academic foundations in networking, infrastructure, or security projects are encouraged to apply; we provide extensive mentorship.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection for consistent, professional virtual collaboration.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Professional security certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, or AWS Security Specialty.
• Knowledge of container security (Kubernetes, Docker security best practices).
• Experience with SIEM and log management platforms.
• Familiarity with cryptography and PKI systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive Annual Salary: $218,450.
• 100% remote flexibility from any location in the United States.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays and personal wellness days.
• Structured career development, mentorship, and support for professional certifications.
• A highly collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven engineering culture.

Employment Details

Workplace Type: Remote

Location: United States (US)

Job Type: Full-Time

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Employer Address: 800 SecureWay, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78701

Freshers Can Apply: Yes

Standard Application Notice

ShieldCore Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all employees. All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and the business needs of the organization. Please submit your application using the form below.