Principal Security Engineer

AVEVA • Lake Forest, CA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Principal Security Engineer to lead our application security efforts and help protect our global technology environment. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone with deep expertise in application security, a strong development background, and real-world breach response experience. You’ll work across engineering and product teams to identify vulnerabilities, guide secure development, and respond to security incidents. As part of our global 24×7 security team, you’ll help ensure continuous coverage and rapid response to emerging threats.

Requirements

• Strong development background with experience in secure coding and software engineering.
• Proven experience in application security and incident response.
• Proven experience securing cloud applications (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• At least two years operating at Principal level or in a senior technical leadership role.
• Strong understanding of secure development practices and threat modeling.
• Experience with cloud-native environments, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications like CSSLP, OSWE, or GWAPT.
• Experience with automated security tools and analysis platforms.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).
• Understanding of the NIS Directive and its impact on security operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead application security practices across development and deployment workflows.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Monitor for threats and respond to security incidents across global environments.
• Apply breach response experience to strengthen threat modeling and security controls.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Develop secure coding standards and mentor teams on best practices.
• Work as part of a global 24×7 team to ensure consistent security coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed