Staff Enterprise Security Engineer - Office of CISO

Obsidian Security

Palo Alto, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$260,000–$300,000 Per Year

LOCATION

Palo Alto, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Founded in 2017, Obsidian Security was created to close a critical gap: securing the SaaS applications where modern business happens—platforms like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and hundreds more.

Backed by top investors including Greylock, Norwest Venture Partners, and IVP, we've built a complete SaaS security platform to reduce risk, detect and respond to threats, and prevent breaches at the source. Our team includes leaders who helped define the categories of endpoint and identity security at CrowdStrike, Okta, Cylance, and Carbon Black.

Now, we're transforming how SaaS is secured—in the era of agentic AI.

Today, Obsidian is trusted by global enterprises like Snowflake, T-Mobile, and Pure Storage. We protect more than 200 organizations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand—including many of the world's largest Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 companies.

With strong global momentum, a growing partner ecosystem including SentinelOne, Databricks, and Google Cloud, and a major fundraise on the horizon, we're scaling quickly toward long-term growth and IPO readiness. Join us as we define the future of SaaS security!

Staff Enterprise Security Engineer - Office of CISO

Overview

We are seeking a highly technical, hands-on security leader to advance and scale our enterprise security program. This role will design, implement, and operate security solutions across Obsidian's global corporate environment, driving automation, maturity, and integration of security and regulatory controls. Reporting to the Head of Security, you will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, IT, GRC, and Business functions, and play a key role in strengthening the security posture in a fast-growing, cloud-native startup.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, implement, and operate enterprise security systems and tooling (EDR, SIEM, SaaS security, CNAPP, MDM, etc.)
Secure and automate IT environments (Google Workspace, M365, Salesforce, Slack, etc.)
Design and oversee security controls for AI systems
Strengthen IAM/PAM, enforce least privilege, and implement zero-trust principles
Build detection, response, and automation workflows for incidents
Lead vulnerability management, access reviews, and red teaming support
Improve security documentation, playbooks, and operational processes
Support GRC efforts (SOC 2, ISO 27001, audits, third-party risk, security reviews)
Drive security awareness and overall posture maturity

Requirements

6+ years in security engineering/operations. Level commensurate with experience
Strong experience across domains: EDR, SIEM, IAM/PAM, network & endpoint security, posture management, SOAR
Experience with modern SaaS/cloud environments
Scripting/automation skills (e.g., Python preferred)
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate security practices effectively
Ownership mindset, strong judgment, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup

What We Offer

High-impact role in a fast-growing cybersecurity company
Collaborative, mission-driven culture
Opportunities for growth, research, and conference participation
Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits

Employee Benefits

Our competitive benefits packages are designed to support our employees' well-being, both at work and at home. Our US based employees enjoy:

Competitive compensation with equity and 401k
Comprehensive healthcare with dental and vision coverage
Flexible paid time off and paid holiday time off
12 weeks of new parent or family leave
Personal and professional development resources

For more details on our US benefits, or for information on our international benefits, please see here.

Pay Transparancy

Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for equity awards and may be eligible for sales commission or incentive compensation based on the role or function within the company.

At Obsidian, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and hire for talent, passion, and compassion. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact accommodations@obsidiansecurity.com

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Obsidian's Applicant Privacy Policy.

Base Salary Range

$260,000—$300,000 USD

Staff Enterprise Security Engineer - Office of CISO

Obsidian Security

Palo Alto, CA

About the Company

Obsidian Security

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