Senior Security Engineer

As a Senior Security Engineer at Axon, your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing automated tooling to enhance security responses, investigating escalated security incidents, and integrating new security technologies into our Security Operations Center (SOC). You'll also mentor junior team members and ensure best practices in software development are followed.

To be a successful candidate for the Senior Security Engineer role at Axon, you should have 5-7 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Golang. Strong problem-solving skills, deep knowledge of security best practices, and experience with cloud infrastructure are also essential.

Important skills for a Senior Security Engineer at Axon include fluency in development languages like Python and Golang, familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. Understanding modern, distributed cloud applications and experience with API security are also crucial.

Axon supports the professional development of its Senior Security Engineers by offering learning and development programs, access to industry conferences, and encouraging networking with peers to stay current on security trends and attack techniques. This commitment helps you grow your skills and advance your career.

The work-life balance for Senior Security Engineers at Axon is excellent, thanks to a flexible work-from-home policy and the option to collaborate in-person at various R&D hubs across the US. This allows you to work in a manner that suits your lifestyle while being engaged in Axon's vibrant culture.

In responding to security incidents, it’s crucial to detail specific examples of incidents you’ve managed, the methodologies you employed, and the outcomes. Highlight your analytical process, any tools you used, and how you collaborated with your team to enhance the security posture.

Discuss specific automated solutions you have developed, like detection tools or monitoring systems, and the impact they had on your team's efficiency and security effectiveness. Be prepared to explain the challenges faced and how you overcame them.

Share your strategies for staying informed, such as attending conferences, participating in webinars, and engaging with professional networks. Mention specific resources or communities you follow that contribute to your evolving knowledge in security.

Be specific about your proficiency in programming languages relevant to the role, such as Python or Golang. Describe how you've used these languages to solve security problems or automate processes in previous positions.

Discuss your approach to evaluating security tools by considering factors like compatibility, scalability, and team needs. Explain how you communicate and collaborate with team members during the integration process to ensure smooth adoption.

Outline your philosophy on mentoring, including how you guide less experienced team members through technical challenges and foster a growth mindset. Provide examples of successful mentoring and the positive outcomes of those experiences.

Provide a specific example of a process you improved, discuss the steps you took, the results, and the overall impact on your team's performance. Focus on your critical thinking and problem-solving skills throughout the process.

Explain your method for triaging incidents, such as assessing the severity and potential impact. Describe how you communicate priorities with your team and manage resources effectively during high-pressure situations.

Share techniques you use to manage stress during critical security operations, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, clear communication, and structured problem-solving to navigate these challenging times.

Convey your passion for security and how Axon’s mission to Protect Life resonates with you. Discuss your enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, innovative environment where you can contribute meaningfully while growing your skills.