E.L.F. BEAUTY · 4 hours ago
Sr. IT Security Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expE.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is a leading cosmetics brand committed to clean and cruelty-free beauty. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Security Engineer to lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives and strengthen their security posture across on-premises and cloud environments.
BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmeticsE-Commerce
Responsibilities
Design, build, deploy, and maintain enterprise security technologies and solutions aligned with business objectives, compliance requirements, and the cybersecurity program
Develop, document, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures based on frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, and SOX while advancing overall security maturity, governance, and processes
Lead strategic security initiatives, including Zero Trust architecture, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Security, Network Segmentation, IAM, Endpoint Security modernization, and security automation
Manage and improve email security, DNS security, and other protective controls to defend against phishing, malware, data exfiltration, and domain-based threats
Lead vulnerability management programs and drive remediation efforts, providing visibility into risks and progress to stakeholders
Oversee incident response lifecycle—detection, analysis, containment, remediation, post-incident review—and continuously enhance disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Monitor and analyze security events and network activity (e.g., traffic analysis, host behavior, forensics, kill chain, Windows event analysis), tuning tools, and event correlation for accurate threat detection
Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and digital teams to embed security into system design, application development, deployment pipelines, and cloud infrastructure
Evaluate and review vendor and partner security practices to ensure alignment with organizational standards
Produce regular security dashboards and metrics to report on incidents, threats, and operational effectiveness
Lead security awareness training, mentor junior engineers, and guide cross-functional teams on secure design principles and best practices
Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies to enhance enterprise resilience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
7+ years of experience in information security engineering, architecture, or operations
Expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), data protection, IAM/SSO/MFA, email and DNS security, and secure network architecture
Hands-on experience with key security technologies: firewalls, VPN, NAC, EDR/MDR, IPS/IDS, SIEM, DLP, vulnerability management, and email security platforms (Proofpoint, Mimecast, Microsoft 365 Defender)
Strong understanding of Zero Trust, endpoint protection, DevSecOps, security automation, and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
Proven ability to lead incident response, risk assessments, threat detection, and remediation efforts
Experience implementing DNS protection solutions (Cisco Umbrella, Cloudflare, Infoblox, Valimail)
Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards: NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, SOX
Demonstrated success in leading security awareness programs, mentoring team members, and advancing security program maturity
Strong communication, leadership, and ability to manage multiple security initiatives
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, Microsoft Security certifications, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan
Gender neutral parental leave
Unlimited paid time off
Company
E.L.F. BEAUTY
E.L.F. Beauty is a cosmetics brand that offers professional makeup and beauty products to customers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$729.12M2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-06-07Post Ipo Equity· $3.94M
2017-03-29Post Ipo Secondary· $225.18M
Leadership Team
Ekta Chopra
Chief Digital Officer
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