Senior Security Engineer

Who We Are

At Emburse, you’ll not just imagine the future – you’ll build it. As a leader in travel and expense solutions, we are creating a future where technology drives business value and inspires extraordinary results. Our AI-powered platform helps organizations modernize financial operations, increase visibility, and optimize spend across the enterprise.

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our organization's security posture. You will be responsible for implementing and managing security systems, conducting incident response and analysis, reviewing identity & access management entitlements, and proactively identifying and mitigating potential security threats. This role requires a deep understanding of security technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and team collaboration.

Essential Functions

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• Manage security tools and systems (SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, vulnerability management).
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• Monitor, analyze, and triage security events, alerts, and logs to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
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• Perform incident response activities, including containment, eradication, recovery, and documentation.
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• Investigate and analyze security incidents, determine root cause, and recommend remediation.
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• Execute incident response playbooks and SOPs.
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• Triage and manage bug bounty submissions, code scanning results, and vulnerability findings, ensuring remediation and validation.
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• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to embed “shift left” security practices in the software development lifecycle.
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• Experience with DevSecOps, DevOps, CICD pipelines, and secure code development.
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• Assist with internal and external vulnerability scanning, segmentation testing, and penetration testing programs.
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• Create and maintain security metrics and reporting dashboards for leadership visibility.
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• Stay current with evolving security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices; recommend enhancements to improve the company’s security posture.
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• Administer and monitor Identity & Access Management (IAM) systems, enforcing least privilege, segregation of duties, and periodic access reviews.
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• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and controls for privileged account management to reduce insider and external risk.

Experience

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• Experience in a senior security role with a proven track record of leadership and mentorship.
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• Strong knowledge of security principles, technologies, and best practices, including network security, encryption, authentication, access control, and vulnerability management.
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• In-depth experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS, and vulnerability scanners.
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• Deep understanding of cloud security concepts and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
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• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
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• Experience with incident response and forensics, including log analysis, malware analysis, and threat hunting.
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• In-depth understanding of industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS.
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• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to guide others in the analysis of complex security incidents and provide actionable recommendations.
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• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills

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Excellent analytical skills.

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Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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Experience working on large cross-functional teams, representing security on initiatives such as change management, identity and access management, policy management, and data retention.

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Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate information about complex issues to stakeholders in a clear and easy to understand way

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Ability to develop creative and adaptive solutions to unique and complex inquiries

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Comfortable with a rapid-pace working environment and meeting deadlines

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Team-focused, positive attitude, and good sense of humor

Education & Certifications

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• Required: Bachelor’s Degree; Minimum 5+ years of technology project/program management.