Information Security Engineer Enterprise & Automation Focus

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Information Security Engineer – Enterprise & Automation Focus (Must come out of a start-up type setting, doing Enterprise Security)
Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid: Tues–Thurs onsite, Mon & Fri remote)
Salary: $250,000–$500,000 base bonus full benefits (fully based on experience)

Must have the following:
Must come out of a smaller company doing Enterprise Security. Broad enterprise InfoSec experience, Linux expertise, Python automation, vulnerability management, threat detection & response, ownership mindset, hands-on impact.

Responsibilities:
Own and evolve company-wide security practices across infrastructure, systems, and workflows
Lead vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response efforts end-to-end
Design and implement automated security solutions using Python and related tools
Build and improve internal security tooling to proactively identify and mitigate risks
Secure Linux-based environments across endpoints, servers, and internal systems
Partner with engineering teams to integrate security into development and operational processes
Establish and refine security policies, frameworks, and best practices
Evaluate and deploy modern security tools while optimizing for efficiency and scalability
Contribute to securing emerging AI/agentic workflows as the environment evolves
Drive initiatives independently with full ownership from concept to execution

Requirements:
Proven, broad experience across multiple areas of information security (not siloed)
Background operating in startup or high-growth environments with full-stack security ownership
Strong Linux fundamentals and hands-on experience in Linux-based environments
Proficiency in Python with demonstrated experience automating security workflows
Experience with vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response
Track record of building or implementing security processes, tools, or systems from scratch
Ability to work as a high-impact individual contributor with strong ownership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with thoughtful, detailed problem-solving approach
Demonstrated tenure showing meaningful contributions (not short-term or fragmented roles)
Interest in AI/agentic system security is a plus, not required

What Sets This Role Apart:
Focus on elite, high-impact engineers who operate as security generalists
Emphasis on real-world accomplishments and ownership, not just credentials
Opportunity to secure complex, evolving infrastructure and next-gen technologies
An environment that values depth of thinking, quality of execution, and long-term impact
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