Overview
Principal Security Engineer Jobs in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA at Axon
Title: Principal Security Engineer
Company: Axon
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Type: Remote/Work from Home
Category: IT/Tech, Security
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out
diverse
perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is
fast-paced
,
challenging
and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact As the Principal Security Engineer, you’ll serve as the technical leader of Axon’s Information Security team. You will play a critical role in defining and driving our security strategy while solving
diverse
and complex
technical challenges
. Your mentorship will foster the growth of junior team members, ensuring the continued excellence of the team. This position will empower you to make
impactful
technical decisions that protect our mission to create safer communities.
What You’ll Do
Location:
Work from home
as much as you want, live nearby any of our awesome US R&D Hubs (Seattle, Scottsdale, Atlanta, or Boston) so you can easily collab in-person when it’s helpful and be an active part of our vibrant Axon culture.
Reports to:
Chief Information Security Officer Direct Reports:
None Serve as the technical leader of the Information Security team, shaping security strategies and decisions.
Design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions to protect Axon’s systems and data.
Lead incident response efforts, conducting in-depth technical investigations and remediation activities.
Evaluate and integrate security tools and technologies to improve security posture and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with
cross-functional teams
to address
diverse
technical challenges
, including cloud security, application security, and more.
Mentor junior security engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering their
career growth
.
Conduct security assessments, penetration tests, and
code reviews
to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Drive the adoption of security best practices across development and operational teams.
Stay ahead of the latest security trends and threat landscapes to proactively protect Axon’s environment.
Create technical documentation and deliver security training sessions to internal teams. What You Bring
10+ years of experience in information security, with significant
hands-on experience
in technical
problem-solving
.
Deep expertise in areas such as cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), application security, and incident response.
Proven ability to lead technical projects and
make strategic decisions
in a
fast-paced environment
.
Strong mentoring skills, with a track record of fostering the growth of junior engineers.
Excellent
problem-solving
and
analytical skills
, with the ability to navigate and resolve
diverse
technical challenges
.
A genuine passion for Axon’s mission and a commitment to building a safer, better world.
Benefits that Benefit You
Competitive salary
and …
