{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"476fe0ea54f94cd5bdc28361","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/476fe0ea54f94cd5bdc28361","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/476fe0ea54f94cd5bdc28361","title":"Senior Information Security Engineer","description":"Location: Las Vegas, NV/ Tahoe Reno, NV/ Austin, TX/ Houston, TX/ Atlanta, GA/ Grand Rapids, M\nAbout Switch\nAt Switch, we don’t just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.\nWe believe that innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.\nThe Role: Senior Information Security Engineer\nThis role is responsible for protecting Switch’s cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments through hands-on security engineering and technical leadership. You lead complex security initiatives, guide incident response, and improve detection and response capabilities across the organization. The role balances deep technical execution with mentoring and influence, without direct people management.\nWhat You’ll Do\nDesign, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.\nLead threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews for new and existing systems.\nBuild and operate detection and response capabilities, including SIEM, EDR, SOAR, logging, and alerting.\nLead investigation and response for security incidents and drive root-cause remediation.\nPartner with engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and software development processes.\nConduct security assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration test reviews.\nDevelop and maintain security standards, patterns, and technical documentation.\nProvide technical guidance and mentoring to security analysts and engineers.\nTrack emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies relevant to Switch’s environment.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nExercises strong technical judgment when evaluating risk and response options.\nCommunicates security issues clearly to both technical and non-technical partners.\nRemains calm and methodical during incident response and high-impact events.\nTakes ownership of complex problems and drives them to resolution.\nWorks collaboratively across engineering, operations, and infrastructure teams.\nWhat You’ll Bring\n6 or more years of experience in information security or security engineering roles.\nStrong understanding of security across networks, operating systems, applications, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.\nHands-on experience with security tooling such as SIEM, IDS or IPS, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and IAM platforms.\nExperience securing modern architectures including containers, Kubernetes, APIs, and microservices.\nProficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Go, Bash, or PowerShell.\nDeep familiarity with common attack techniques and defensive frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and OWASP Top 10.\nAbility to translate security risk into clear, actionable guidance.\nWhy Switch?\nA Culture of Karma – We are self-motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward-thinking environment.\nIndustry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development.\nFlexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.\nJob Security & Career Stability – In this expanding industry, we invest in our people, providing opportunities & advancement in a stable, growing company.\nGenerous Benefits Package - Switch provides medical plan options of comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!\nJoin Us & Make a Difference\nThis is more than a job—it’s a mission. If you’re ready to be part of a culture that values innovation, karma, and limitless potential, we want to hear from you. Apply Now and Let’s Build the Future Together.\nRemote applicants must reside in one of our registered states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA.","company":"Switch","rawCompany":"switch","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:09:07.024Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Information Security Engineer","description":"Location: Las Vegas, NV/ Tahoe Reno, NV/ Austin, TX/ Houston, TX/ Atlanta, GA/ Grand Rapids, M\nAbout Switch\nAt Switch, we don’t just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.\nWe believe that innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.\nThe Role: Senior Information Security Engineer\nThis role is responsible for protecting Switch’s cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments through hands-on security engineering and technical leadership. You lead complex security initiatives, guide incident response, and improve detection and response capabilities across the organization. The role balances deep technical execution with mentoring and influence, without direct people management.\nWhat You’ll Do\nDesign, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.\nLead threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews for new and existing systems.\nBuild and operate detection and response capabilities, including SIEM, EDR, SOAR, logging, and alerting.\nLead investigation and response for security incidents and drive root-cause remediation.\nPartner with engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and software development processes.\nConduct security assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration test reviews.\nDevelop and maintain security standards, patterns, and technical documentation.\nProvide technical guidance and mentoring to security analysts and engineers.\nTrack emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies relevant to Switch’s environment.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nExercises strong technical judgment when evaluating risk and response options.\nCommunicates security issues clearly to both technical and non-technical partners.\nRemains calm and methodical during incident response and high-impact events.\nTakes ownership of complex problems and drives them to resolution.\nWorks collaboratively across engineering, operations, and infrastructure teams.\nWhat You’ll Bring\n6 or more years of experience in information security or security engineering roles.\nStrong understanding of security across networks, operating systems, applications, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.\nHands-on experience with security tooling such as SIEM, IDS or IPS, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and IAM platforms.\nExperience securing modern architectures including containers, Kubernetes, APIs, and microservices.\nProficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Go, Bash, or PowerShell.\nDeep familiarity with common attack techniques and defensive frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and OWASP Top 10.\nAbility to translate security risk into clear, actionable guidance.\nWhy Switch?\nA Culture of Karma – We are self-motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward-thinking environment.\nIndustry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development.\nFlexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.\nJob Security & Career Stability – In this expanding industry, we invest in our people, providing opportunities & advancement in a stable, growing company.\nGenerous Benefits Package - Switch provides medical plan options of comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!\nJoin Us & Make a Difference\nThis is more than a job—it’s a mission. If you’re ready to be part of a culture that values innovation, karma, and limitless potential, we want to hear from you. Apply Now and Let’s Build the Future Together.\nRemote applicants must reside in one of our registered states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T11:09:07.024Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T11:09:07.024Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Switch","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Austin","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"476fe0ea54f94cd5bdc28361"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/476fe0ea54f94cd5bdc28361"}}