Helsing · 1 day ago
Security Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHelsing is a defense AI company committed to protecting democracies through technological leadership. They are seeking a Security Engineer to build a secure foundation for their applications and cloud architecture, focusing on security controls, risk identification, and continuous monitoring of cloud infrastructure.
National DefenseArtificial Intelligence (AI)SoftwareDronesInformation TechnologyMilitary
Responsibilities
Architect and implement secure cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry-standard security frameworks (NIST, CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001)
Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to automate security configurations and embed security scanning (SAST/DAST/IaC scanning) into CI/CD pipelines
Monitor, analyze, and interpret logs (AWS CloudTrail, Azure Monitor) for signs of suspicious activity, utilizing SIEM systems (Splunk, Elastic) and CSPM tools (Wiz, Prisma)
Investigate and respond to security incidents, performing forensic analysis on cloud-native services (containers, serverless functions) to mitigate threats
Design and manage zero-trust IAM policies, role-based access controls (RBAC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to prevent unauthorized access
Perform regular penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and configuration audits of virtual machines, containers, applications, and network components
Develop and document cloud security policies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements (NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
Qualification
Required
Possess 3–5+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 2+ years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Have proficiency in native security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, GuardDuty) and third-party tools (e.g., Wiz, Snyk, Palo Alto)
Have strong scripting capabilities (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation of security tasks
Possess deep knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
Have a thorough understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, TLS) and virtual networking (VPCs, Subnets, Firewalls)
Demonstrate proven experience in log analysis, threat modeling, and root cause investigation
Cloud Infrastructure Security Design: Architect and implement secure cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry-standard security frameworks (NIST, CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001)
Security Automation & DevSecOps: Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to automate security configurations and embed security scanning (SAST/DAST/IaC scanning) into CI/CD pipelines
Continuous Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor, analyze, and interpret logs (AWS CloudTrail, Azure Monitor) for signs of suspicious activity, utilizing SIEM systems (Splunk, Elastic) and CSPM tools (Wiz, Prisma)
Threat Detection & Incident Response: Investigate and respond to security incidents, performing forensic analysis on cloud-native services (containers, serverless functions) to mitigate threats
Identity & Access Management (IAM): Design and manage zero-trust IAM policies, role-based access controls (RBAC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to prevent unauthorized access
Vulnerability Management: Perform regular penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and configuration audits of virtual machines, containers, applications, and network components
Security Policy Enforcement: Develop and document cloud security policies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements (NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
Preferred
Certifications: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer Associate
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
Frameworks: In-depth knowledge of NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or CMMC
Benefits
Insurance coverage (medical and travel)
Flexible paid time off
Paid holidays
Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position
Company
Helsing
Helsing develops AI-powered defense tech, focusing on drones and software, to enhance military capabilities for democratic nations.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.52BKey Investors
Prima MateriaGeneral Catalyst
2025-06-17Series D· $688.94M
2024-07-11Series C· $489.33M
2023-09-14Series B· $222.27M
Leadership Team
Frederik Mattwich
Produktmanager
Keesiu Wong
Product Manager
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