Datadog · 1 week ago
Security Engineer II, Risk Engineering
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $300K/yrDatadog is a global SaaS business focused on breaking down silos and enabling digital transformation. The Security Engineer II will strengthen the Risk Engineering Program by assessing technical risks and partnering with teams to identify solutions that balance compliance, security, and business goals.
AnalyticsCloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesCloud InfrastructureData ManagementDevOpsProductivity ToolsSaaS
Responsibilities
Perform and support risk assessments, documenting findings, and work with stakeholders on mitigation strategies
Manage the risk register queue, ensuring risks are understood, tracked, and resolved in line with business priorities
Consult with engineering and product teams to design and support implementation of practical solutions to risk challenges
Leverage AI tools, such as LLMs, to automate workflows; familiarity with CLIs is a plus
Manage reports, dashboards, and other tracking mechanisms to ensure accurate and predictable view of internal risk landscape
Translate technical and regulatory risk concepts into actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences
Partner with leadership and engineering teams to influence decision-making and build alignment on risk management priorities
Identify opportunities to drive and scale the risk program that reduce organizational friction while strengthening security
Adapt to a fast-moving environment, staying ahead of emerging technologies and evolving risk approaches
Qualification
Required
Experienced in risk management, with hands-on exposure to assessments, exception handling, and reporting
Basic proficiency with Golang and Python programming languages
You've successfully automated tedious, mundane or routine tasks with custom scripts or tooling
Strong ability to consult with teams and influence stakeholders toward effective security solutions
Comfortable reviewing and contextualizing technical and regulatory requirements for varied audiences
A clear communicator who builds trust and alignment across engineering, leadership, and compliance teams
Self-motivated and able to take initiative in building programs that scale impact across the organization
Flexible and optimistic in dynamic environments, with a problem-solving mindset
Preferred
Experience in GRC and or Vulnerability Management is highly preferred
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar
Experience with languages (Go, Python, Java, Javascript, bash, others)
Experience working in risk management tooling or exception tracking systems
Familiarity with multi-cloud, containerized, or highly virtualized environments
Prior exposure to audit frameworks such as ISO, SOC, or FedRAMP
Verbal communication is your cup of tea
Benefits
Healthcare
Dental
Parental planning
Mental health benefits
A 401(k) plan and match
Paid time off
Fitness reimbursements
A discounted employee stock purchase plan
Company
Datadog
Datadog is an observability and security platform that offers infrastructure, applications, software development, and monitoring services.
Founded in 2010
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.02BKey Investors
ICONIQ GrowthIndex VenturesOpenView
2024-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $870M
2020-05-28Post Ipo Debt
2019-09-19IPO
Leadership Team
Olivier Pomel
Co-founder, CEO
Alexis Le-Quoc
Co-founder & CTO
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