Security Engineer

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
Saronic is seeking a talented Security Engineer to help design, implement, and maintain our organization’s cybersecurity stack. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security controls and solutions across our products and systems. As a Senior Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in protecting us from and mitigating risks to our groundbreaking ASV technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement security controls across corporate, production, and cloud environments
• Design, implement and manage security controls for systems, networks, and applications in alignment with CMMC, Zero Trust, NIST, FIPS, and DoD directives.
• Evaluate and harden SaaS, IaaS, and internal applications against real-world adversarial techniques
• Partner with IT, engineering, and compliance teams to align security controls with evolving business and regulatory needs
• Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and threat modeling to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Integrate security measures into the full lifecycle of product development—from initial design through to production.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including security protocols, policies, reference architectures and data flow diagrams.
• Act as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity within the organization, mentoring team members and providing technical guidance.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years in IT or infrastructure security roles, with hands-on implementation experience
• Strong knowledge of adversary tradecraft and relevant mitigations
• Proficiency in general-purpose programming and scripting
• Background in managing the security of cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with endpoint security, identity platforms, and SaaS hardening
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive projects end-to-end
• Degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to act independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office 

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  
• Occasional standing and walking within the office.  
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.  
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.  
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.  
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages). 

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.