[Remote] Senior Information Security Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Guild is a company that believes talent is everywhere and that opportunity should be too. They are hiring a Security Engineer to ensure the protection of Guild’s various cloud resources and environments, focusing on security issues, risk identification, and compliance requirements.ResponsibilitiesIdentify security issues and risks with Guild’s systems and environments. Develop and execute remediation/mitigation plans that provide long term risk reductionCollaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate and advance security standards within a comprehensive enterprise application security programYou will serve as a strategic partner to engineering squads, providing expert guidance on the integration and remediation of findings from SAST, DAST, and SCA toolsYou will design and enforce robust security architectures across the company’s AWS ecosystemArchitect and implement security controls for agentic AI systems, including identity, network, and runtime-level defenses (e.g., sandboxing, policy enforcement)Develop comprehensive threat models and conduct realistic threat simulations across Guild's offerings, including LLMs, AI agents, and MCP componentsDevelop and tune security policy within various security tools and platforms (CNAPP, EDR, Email Gateway, Vulnerability Management, SIEM, etc…)Maintain SOC-2 compliance and assist with audit/client related requests. Assist with incident response and investigation activitiesFulfill regular on-call responsibilities as part of a team rotationSkillsThorough understanding of Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Continuous integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipeline tools and processesProven experience with software development methodologies and secure coding practices5+ years of industry experience in security engineering, with meaningful focus on cloud security and application securityExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaborating with technical and non-technical teamsAbility to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple security projects simultaneouslySolid understanding of LLMs, AI architecture patterns, machine learning models, and related technologies (e.g., MCP, RAG, agentic frameworks)Experience with container security, kernel-level hardening, and modern isolation techniquesAWS CertificationsBenefitsAccess to low-cost, high-quality health care options through Collective Health and Kaiser (due to coverage limitations, Kaiser is currently only available in CA & CO)Access to a 401k to help save for the futureVacation policy to rest and recharge8 days of fully-paid sick leave, to take the time to heal and or recoverFamily-friendly benefits, including 12 weeks of parental leave for non-birthing parents and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents; 2-week ramp-up period for when employees return from a leave of 6 weeks or more; as well as employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-sponsored life insurance, fertility and caregiving benefits.Well-rounded wellness benefits including free and low cost mental health resources and financial wellbeing support servicesEducation benefits and tuition assistance to help your future development and growthCompany OverviewGuild is a learning platform that offers classes, programs, and degrees for working adults. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.guild.com.