Security Engineer

Job Description:
Role: Security Engineer
Location: Miami, FL 33130

Responsibilities:

Security Leadership & Execution
Technical Security Expertise
Collaboration & Communication

Mentorship & Culture

• Own and deliver security-focused projects aligned with quarterly goals.
• Independently identify and implement solutions to ambiguous and complex security challenges.
• Embed security into CI/CD pipelines in partnership with platform engineering (DevSecOps).
• Create automated tools for penetration testing, threat detection, and vulnerability analysis.
• Design and enforce security architectures for applications, systems, and networks.
• Develop and maintain monitoring tools and alerting systems for intrusions and vulnerabilities.
• Perform risk assessments, establish threat models, and ensure secure SDLC practices.
• Write flexible, secure, and efficient code using tools like Python, Bash, and Go.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to prioritize and integrate security features.
• Share insights clearly and concisely with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Promote an inclusive, transparent communication style and lead by example.
• Provide guidance to less-experienced team members and support their growth.
  Contribute to a strong engineering culture through onboarding, tech talks, and tooling.
• Champion best practices, virtual-first collaboration, and healthy team dynamics.

Technologies:

• Languages & Scripting: Python, Bash, Go, Node.js
• Security Tools: Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, OSSEC, AWS security tools
• Other: CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and CircleCI, threat modeling, secure coding practices, encryption standards

Key Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a security engineering role, preferably in a high-growth or startup environment.
• Strong understanding of application, network, and cloud security.
• Experience designing security architecture and building monitoring/alerting systems.
• Familiarity with penetration testing and vulnerability scanning methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a bias for action and clear communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in iGaming, fintech, payments, or crypto environments.
• Experience mentoring or guiding others in security best practices.
• Contributions to open-source or community-driven security initiatives.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.