Lead Security Engineer - Auckland, New Zealand

About Termius
Termius is redefining how engineers interact with remote systems. Millions of engineers and thousands of companies rely on Termius worldwide.
While AI has transformed modern IDEs, a terminal stays the same inefficient technology since the 1970s. As a leading cross-platform SSH client, our mission is to boost productivity and foster collaboration by rebuilding the Terminal for the modern era.
We are growing and seeking a Lead Security Engineer to join our Auckland office, helping us make Termius the primary work instrument for many engineers worldwide in their daily routines.

Why join Termius:

• Your contributions will directly influence the experience of millions of engineers and shape the future of system management tools.
• The speed and quality of decision-making depend on the accessibility of information. We aim for full transparency in all our actions.
• We share and ask for the candid feedback needed to become great.
• We build for system engineers and aim to make complex things feel simple and visually appealing.
• Be part of a culture that values proactiveness, a fail-fast-learn-fast approach, and a strong sense of ownership.

What you will do at Termius:

• Coordinate security operations and activities to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Respond to emergencies and security incidents promptly and effectively.
• Oversee security process to identify and resolve potential issues.
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments to ensure the safety of business and customers.
• Provide the engineering team with training and guidance on security processes and procedures.

What your daily duties will look like

• Perform system administration duties (develop and implement system programming standards, training documentation, administrator handbooks, policies, and procedures).
• Respond to the customer and staff questions regarding security.
• Reviewing the product documentation and changes in software design.
• Evaluate vendors, oversee the services integrations, and provision access to these services.
• Oversee and implement long-term mitigations for incidents.
• Assist the backend lead in maintaining backend availability.

Requirements for the role

• 3+ years of experience working in security operations.
• Proficiency in security compliance standards like SOC2 and NIST frameworks.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience with managing audits and compliance documentation.
• Solid knowledge of system design principles (e.g., scalability, security).
• Experience with SSH protocol and network engineering.

What do we offer

• A full-time position.
• Comprehensive support for employees, including equipment and professional development resources.

Join us
If you're an experienced, self-sufficient individual contributor passionate about product development and excited to make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and why you're an excellent fit for this role.