Staff Security Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Staff Security Engineer based in India to lead Nerdy’s enterprise security and infrastructure strategy. The role blends strategic leadership with hands‑on operational oversight to protect assets, ensure compliance, and support rapid growth across AWS, Netlify and Supabase environments.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute security architecture for a mixed cloud environment (AWS, Netlify, Supabase).
• Lead threat detection, vulnerability management and incident response programs.
• Implement and maintain AWS security controls such as IAM policies, security groups, logging and monitoring.
• Ensure alignment with cybersecurity frameworks, risk and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to embed security into the development lifecycle.

Required profile

• 7+ years of experience in security engineering, IT or infrastructure leadership.
• Proven track record leading enterprise security in AWS‑first environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk assessment and compliance.
• Hands‑on experience with incident response and vulnerability remediation.

Required skills

• AWS security (IAM, security groups, logging, monitoring)
• Threat detection and monitoring tools
• Vulnerability management processes
• Incident response procedures
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards