Staff Security Engineer
WayveSummary
Join Wayve as a Staff Security Engineer, responsible for advancing the security framework of our internal platform and IT security engineering group, SPINE. This pivotal role focuses on developing enforceable and continuously improving security systems, working collaboratively with the central Security team to ensure our security strategy is effectively implemented across our endpoint, identity, and internal platform estate.
Responsibilities
Lead endpoint and identity security systems across SPINE, ensuring continuous improvement of controls.
Deploy and manage security tooling, automation, and infrastructure-as-code solutions for scalability.
Identify and remediate systemic security gaps, using data to drive improvements and track security KPIs.
Collaborate with the Security team and other stakeholders to align security measures with compliance and policy requirements.
Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in security across the organization
Required Skills
Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration-as-policy methodologies.
Strong Linux systems experience and background in endpoint/device management.
Familiarity with identity and access systems, and implementation of device and access controls.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions.
Self-directed and proactive problem-solving capabilities, comfortable operating with broad scope and autonomy
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