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Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer

Overview

Working at Atlassian

Atlassians can choose where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.

Responsibilities

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Overview

The Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer at Atlassian will be pivotal in shaping and executing the company's security risk and governance strategy. This role demands a profound understanding of cybersecurity engineering and risk management, coupled with the ability to lead cross-departmental initiatives and influence strategic decisions across the organization.

The engineer will play a crucial role in enhancing Atlassian's security posture, managing security risks, and guiding leadership in making informed, risk-based decisions. A deep understanding of the business and the ability to drive security integration across all organizational facets is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, Lead and Drive Strategic Initiatives: Spearhead the development and execution of security risk, governance and compliance strategies, ensuring alignment with Atlassian's overarching business objectives and compliance obligations. Lead initiatives that span multiple departments.

  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments to implement security controls and best practices, ensuring a cohesive approach to risk management. Act as a trusted advisor in security governance, influencing strategy and decisions through close collaboration with cross-functional peers.

  • Technical Leadership and Innovation: Provide expert technical guidance, promote simplification and automation, and support security teams in adopting industry-leading methodologies and approaches to build secure products by default. Drive technical innovation in security and risk management.

  • Proactive Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify potential security risks and threats, developing comprehensive strategies to mitigate them effectively.

  • Continuous Improvement and Reporting: Regularly evaluate and report on the effectiveness of Atlassian’s security posture, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid adaptation to the latest cybersecurity developments. Lead improvements to policies, best practices, and standards in security governance.

  • Influence and Align Stakeholders: Work with senior stakeholders to drive alignment on security initiatives, ensuring that security considerations are integrated into business decisions.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Extensive Experience: 10+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a large-scale SaaS/Product environment.

  • Expertise in Security and Risk Management: Demonstrated expertise in security-focused roles, with a strong background in application security, cloud security architecture, and infrastructure.

  • Leadership and Influence: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence decision-making, and drive strategic initiatives across departments.

  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to communicate complex security concepts to stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration and understanding.

  • Certifications and Technical Skills: Relevant technical experience required and certifications such as OSCP/E, CISSP or CRISC are beneficial. Proficiency in scripting languages (JQL, SQL, Python, Go) to automate recurring tasks.

Compensation

At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience. In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:

Zone A: $252,200 - $336,200

Zone B: $227,000 - $302,600

Zone C: $209,300 - $279,100

This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.

Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

Our perks & benefits

Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits.

About Atlassian

At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.

We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.

To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.

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What You Should Know About Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer, Atlassian

At Atlassian, we’re looking for a Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer to join our dynamic team in beautiful San Francisco. This isn’t just any role; you’ll be at the forefront of shaping security risk and governance strategies that drive our business. Imagine leading cross-departmental initiatives that influence strategic decision-making, all while enhancing our security posture. We want someone with a decade of experience in cybersecurity and risk management, ideally from a sizable SaaS environment, who understands the intricate details of application and cloud security. You will work closely with various teams, acting as a trusted advisor to implement best practices in security governance. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on collaboration and is passionate about driving innovation in technical security solutions. Plus, you’ll be identifying potential risks before they become issues and reporting on our security effectiveness to ensure we’re always improving. And yes, we value your well-being and work-life balance, so you'll have the freedom to work from home, the office, or wherever you feel most productive. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and guide Atlassian’s secure future, we can’t wait to meet you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer Role at Atlassian
What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer at Atlassian?

The Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer at Atlassian is responsible for leading the development and implementation of security risk management strategies, collaborating across departments to establish effective governance, and driving innovative solutions in security management. Key duties include identifying risks, guiding senior leadership, and ensuring continuous improvement in security practices.

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What qualifications are required for the Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer position at Atlassian?

Candidates for the Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer role at Atlassian should have over 10 years of experience in security roles, with a strong focus on application security and cloud security architecture. A proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and technical expertise, along with certifications like CISSP or OSCP, will help you stand out in this role.

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How does Atlassian support work-life balance for the Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer?

Atlassian cares about work-life balance and offers flexibility in where you work—whether it’s from home or in the office. This ensures that as a Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer, you have the freedom to manage your time effectively while contributing to critical security initiatives.

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What skills are essential for the Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer at Atlassian?

Essential skills for the Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer role include deep knowledge of cybersecurity engineering, risk management, and excellent cross-departmental collaboration. Moreover, strong communication skills to convey complex security concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders are crucial.

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What can candidates expect from the interview process for the Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer at Atlassian?

Candidates can expect a virtual interview process that assesses their technical skills, leadership qualities, and ability to collaborate. You’ll be discussing your previous experiences and insights on security governance. Atlassian values transparency and fit, so prepare to engage in meaningful discussions about how you can contribute to our security strategy.

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Common Interview Questions for Senior Principal Security GRC Engineer
Can you describe a time when you led a security initiative in your previous role?

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What strategies do you use to identify security risks?

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How do you ensure compliance with security frameworks?

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What is your experience with automation in security processes?

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How do you approach cross-departmental collaboration?

Explain your methods for fostering collaboration among different departments, whether through regular meetings or shared objectives. Discuss any successful strategies that facilitated effective communication and collaboration to enhance overall security.

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What are your favorite security tools and why?

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Can you describe your experience with security audits?

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How do you stay current with security trends?

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Atlassian's mission is to unleash the potential in every team—including our own. We know that the highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives and ways of solving problems.

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