Senior Security Engineer

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in security engineering, with a strong focus on infrastructure security. Your expertise includes identity and access management, security architecture, and vulnerability management — you've successfully implemented security controls and managed security tools in previous roles. You are well-versed in security best practices and compliance initiatives, and you understand the importance of fostering a culture of security awareness within an organization. Your technical skills are complemented by your ability to collaborate effectively with product, engineering, IT, and security teams to make informed security decisions.

Desirable

Experience with cloud security, particularly in AWS environments, is a plus. Familiarity with security incident response processes and tools will help you excel in this role. You are proactive in promoting security awareness and have a track record of driving compliance initiatives within your previous organizations.

What you'll do

As a Senior Security Engineer at Yext, you will serve as a technical expert for the Infrastructure Security program. Your primary responsibilities will include implementing and maintaining security controls across various systems and applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that security considerations are integrated into product and engineering processes. You will also manage security tools and configurations, ensuring they are optimized for effectiveness and efficiency.

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will play a key role in security incident response, helping to identify, analyze, and mitigate security incidents as they arise. You will assist in driving a culture of security awareness within Yext, promoting best practices and compliance initiatives across the organization. Your contributions will help ensure that Yext maintains a strong security posture in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

What we offer

Yext offers a collaborative and innovative work environment where you can make a significant impact on the company's security initiatives. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about security and technology. Yext is committed to providing its employees with the resources and support they need to succeed, including ongoing training and development opportunities. Join us in Hyderabad and be part of a company that values your expertise and contributions.