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.