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Lead Security Engineer (AI-Native)

1 day, 21 hours ago
United States
Full-time
Lead
Security Engineer
Cybersecurity
AWS Network Security
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Nerdy

Nerdy

Nerdy is a leading platform for live online learning that leverages advanced technology and AI solutions to provide personalized tutoring experiences across a wide range of subjects.

Diversified Consumer Services
51-250
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Description

  • Define and execute the enterprise security strategy.
  • Partner with company leaders to drive compliance, automation, and security best practices across the organization.
  • Lead business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
  • Identify and remediate security gaps introduced by new tools and platforms.
  • Oversee threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
  • Ensure regulatory, privacy, and data protection compliance.
  • Use AI-powered tools to implement security guardrails, automate checks, and accelerate security workflows.
  • Mentor engineers and collaborate with peers to strengthen the team’s technical knowledge.
  • Design secure, scalable, and resilient architecture.
  • Embed security controls across Engineering, Product, Legal, and People teams.
  • Manage vendors, security tools, and IT systems.
  • Report security posture and risk metrics to executives.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in Security Engineering, IT, or Infrastructure leadership.
  • Experience leading enterprise security in AWS-first environments.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS security, including IAM, security groups, logging, and monitoring.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and compliance.
  • Experience leading threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence security adoption across engineering and product teams.
  • Expertise in cloud infrastructure, IAM, endpoint security, and network security.
  • Regular experience mentoring senior-level engineers.
  • Ability to align security strategy with business goals.
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience using AI tools for security purposes, such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar.
  • Bachelor’s degree in CS, Information Security, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications preferred.
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-171 and/or CMMC Level 2 compliance frameworks is preferred.

Benefits

  • Market-leading salary with clear promotion pathways and equity (RSUs).
  • 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
  • Remote-first culture with flexibility across time zones and working styles.
  • Flexible time off.
  • All-inclusive learning membership for you and your household, including 1:1 tutoring hours, unlimited on-demand classes, and access to learning products and services.
  • Access to cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate your workflow.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD coverage.
  • Strong maternity, paternity, and adoption leave options.

Interested in this position?

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