Lead Security Engineer - Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland
Operations Team /
Full-time /
On-site
About Termius
Termius is redefining how engineers interact with remote systems. Millions of engineers and thousands of companies rely on Termius worldwide.
While AI has transformed modern IDEs, a terminal stays the same inefficient technology since the 1970s. As a leading cross-platform SSH client, our mission is to boost productivity and foster collaboration by rebuilding the Terminal for the modern era.
We are growing and seeking a Lead Security Engineer to join our Auckland office, helping us make Termius the primary work instrument for many engineers worldwide in their daily routines.
Why join Termius:
- Your contributions will directly influence the experience of millions of engineers and shape the future of system management tools.
- The speed and quality of decision-making depend on the accessibility of information. We aim for full transparency in all our actions.
- We share and ask for the candid feedback needed to become great.
- We build for system engineers and aim to make complex things feel simple and visually appealing.
- Be part of a culture that values proactiveness, a fail-fast-learn-fast approach, and a strong sense of ownership.
What you will do at Termius:
- Coordinate security operations and activities to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
- Respond to emergencies and security incidents promptly and effectively.
- Oversee security process to identify and resolve potential issues.
- Communicate and collaborate with other departments to ensure the safety of business and customers.
- Provide the engineering team with training and guidance on security processes and procedures.
What your daily duties will look like
- Perform system administration duties (develop and implement system programming standards, training documentation, administrator handbooks, policies, and procedures).
- Respond to the customer and staff questions regarding security.
- Reviewing the product documentation and changes in software design.
- Evaluate vendors, oversee the services integrations, and provision access to these services.
- Oversee and implement long-term mitigations for incidents.
- Assist the backend lead in maintaining backend availability.
Requirements for the role
- 3+ years of experience working in security operations.
- Proficiency in security compliance standards like SOC2 and NIST frameworks.
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
- Experience with managing audits and compliance documentation.
- Solid knowledge of system design principles (e.g., scalability, security).
- Experience with SSH protocol and network engineering.
What do we offer
- A full-time position.
- Comprehensive support for employees, including equipment and professional development resources.
Join us
If you're an experienced, self-sufficient individual contributor passionate about product development and excited to make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and why you're an excellent fit for this role.