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Senior Security Engineer

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quantumcircuits logoQuantumcircuits · New Haven, CT
Full-timeHybrid19mo ago
AWS
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Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in security engineering, with a focus on both cloud (AWS) and on-premises environments.
  • Deep understanding of security concepts, including network security, encryption, identity and access management, and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, NIST, PCI-DSS).
  • Familiarity with NIST standards for secure data handling and destruction (e.g., NIST SP 800-88).
  • Experience with security tools for vulnerability scanning, incident detection, and monitoring (e.g., Black Duck, Nessus, Splunk, AWS Security Hub).
  • Hands-on experience managing and securing network devices such as firewalls, routers, and switches (e.g., SonicWall, Cisco, Juniper).
  • Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation of security tasks.
  • Knowledge of Windows environments (Active Directory, GPOs) and securing Windows-based systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated and able to take ownership of projects, driving them to completion.

Additional Information

At Quantum Circuits Inc., we are building the world's first truly algorithmic quantum computers to achieve transformational computing capabilities. Our full-stack quantum computing platform uses superconducting devices along with a modular, robust, and scalable architecture. Our unique approach is based on a decade of technology research and breakthroughs at Yale University's world-renowned quantum labs. We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Senior Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in evaluating and mitigating security vulnerabilities across on-premises and AWS environments and will be hands-on in assessing, designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust security posture for all systems. This ensures QCI's infrastructure is secure, resilient, and capable of supporting our cutting-edge quantum computing platform.


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