Security Engineer

Do work that matters. At Meridian Softworks , everything we do supports our mission: To save lives and minimize loss by identifying active threats globally and facilitating timely communications when an emergency threatens personal safety and business continuity. Our core values drive us in our important mission of keeping people safe and informed: We’re humans not robots Customers always come first We work better together Simplicity is our strength Our reputation is priceless Hard work pays off As one of the fastest growing SaaS start-up companies in the nation, we’re focused on finding the best talent and building the best team to continue accelerating our rapid growth to keep up with our demand. Meridian Softworks is seeking a Security Engineer to assist our security and compliance team working through technical aspects of security, supporting compliance efforts, and engaging with customers for security reviews. Every day you will employ your ability to move smoothly between cross-functional teams, inspiring, learning, and leading. Best of all, you’ll be part of Meridian Softworks ’s amazing culture and an important contributor to Meridian Softworks ’s rapid growth. Who you are: You have a passion for being an integral piece of a security team by providing technical expertise and a deep understanding of not only the Meridian Softworks platform, but also general security constructs and how each fit with specific customer requirements. You enjoy working across boundaries with engineering, IT, compliance, legal, and customers to solve problems and increase awareness of security and compliance. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and prefer a “one team one goal” mentality. What you get to do every day: Partner with engineering to drive technical implementation of controls throughout the product and infrastructure Design, implement, and continuously improve security controls across AWS infrastructure and application architecture Enhance and tune monitoring and detection capabilities in support of customer security and incident response capabilities Become a SME for the entire Meridian Softworks platform and support sales and legal in elevating customer experiences Lead technical portions of enterprise customer security reviews and architecture discussions Effectively communicate technical concepts and serve as the point of contact for engineering and customer facing teams Communicate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, I/T, and legal teams to maintain security and compliance posture as well as outline opportunities for advancement of control in the platform, infrastructure, and for customers What you bring to the role: 3+ years of Security, Compliance, and Security Engineering experience Experience supporting SOC 2 and/or ISO audits Hands-on experience securing AWS environments (IAM, VPC, KMS, WAF, Security Hub, GuardDuty, Macie) Familiarity with Identity and Access Management, Encryption Standards, Cloud Infrastructure and tooling Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows Experience supporting customer security reviews Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize Highly organized and ability to succeed in an ever-changing environment Self-starter and team player, willing to jump in as needed Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent communication, collaboration, and prioritization skills, with a commitment to providing outstanding support This is a remote, U.S.-based position. Please note that we currently do not hire candidates residing in the following states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming Meridian Softworks does not sponsor employment visas. Candidates must have existing authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. Why you’ll love working at Meridian Softworks : At Meridian Softworks , you won’t just build your career — you’ll be part of something meaningful, surrounded by people who genuinely care about the work and each other. Competitive base salary + Company-wide bonus program Generous and flexible time off and parental leave policies Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance are 100% paid for employees! 401K with generous company match Amazing rewards and incentives – we love celebrating each other! Commitment to community service with opportunities to give back A Best Places to Work company 10 years in a row and numerous other awards Access to new downtown office with 360 views of Austin, high-tech building gym and nearby running trails Ongoing career development opportunities through our Learning & Development team You'll do meaningful work—while growing your career in a fast-moving, global company with an award-winning culture About Meridian Softworks : Meridian Softworks , backed by Vista Equity Partners, helps organizations protect their people and businesses through all phases of an emerge