About KX

KX software powers the time-aware, data-driven decisions that enable fast-moving companies to outpace competitors, realizing the full potential of their AI investments. The KX platform delivers transformational value by addressing data challenges related to completeness, timeliness and efficiency, ensuring companies understand change over time and can achieve faster, more accurate insights at any scale, cost-effectively.

KX is essential to the operations of the world's top investment banks, aerospace and defence, high-tech manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, automotive and fleet telematics organisations. The company has established offices and a robust customer base across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Overview of the Role

KX is hiring a Senior Security Engineer to serve as a cornerstone of our global security operations. This is a high-visibility role bridging technical security operations, cloud security engineering, and compliance governance.

You will act as the primary escalation point for advanced security investigations, orchestrate MSSP services, strengthen our multi-cloud security posture (AWS, Azure, GCP), and ensure alignment with key frameworks including ISO 27001, SOC2 Type 2, and CMMC.

Skills

Advanced SOC / Tier 2–3 incident response expertise
Strong SIEM, XDR and EDR platform experience
Deep understanding of AWS, Azure and GCP security controls
Vulnerability management lifecycle expertise
IAM, encryption and Zero Trust architecture knowledge
Ability to communicate security risks to non-technical stakeholders

Essential Experience

Multi-cloud security experience across at least two major providers
Hands-on vulnerability management ownership
Experience in regulated environments (SOC2 / ISO 27001 / CMMC)
CISSP (or equivalent)
Professional-level cloud security certification (AWS / Azure / GCP)

Preferred Qualifications

GCIH, GCFA, GCTI or similar incident lifecycle certifications
OSCP or CREST certification
Threat hunting or forensic certifications
Qualys certification
Enterprise DLP platform experience

Key Responsibilities

Act as primary technical point of contact for MSSP/SOC providers, ensuring SLA/SLO adherence.
Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex security incidents and lead forensic investigations.
Own Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) across AWS, Azure and GCP.
Lead the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle (including Qualys) and drive remediation.
Design and deploy security controls across IaaS, PaaS and FaaS environments.
Implement Zero Trust principles across IAM and network layers.
Manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and encryption strategies.
Map technical controls to ISO 27001, SOC2 Type 2 and CMMC frameworks.
Lead audit evidence collection and validation.

Benefits

Competitive salary aligned to experience and market standards
Individually tailored training and skills development
Private healthcare package and Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity package
Wellness Days and Volunteer Days

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