Axon · 2 weeks ago
Senior Security Operations Engineer II
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expAxon is on a mission to Protect Life, addressing critical safety and justice issues with their devices and cloud software. As a Senior Security Operations Engineer, you will ensure the reliability and performance of security infrastructure, solve complex technical problems, and support initiatives in the Identity space, particularly focusing on PKI solutions and IAM initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Implementing and improving automated security checks in CI/CD pipelines to prevent vulnerabilities from reaching production
Writing, reviewing, and maintaining security-focused infrastructure-as-code for scalable and compliant deployments
Investigating security incidents, performing root cause analysis, and implementing long-term mitigation strategies
Collaborating with developers to develop new features, services, and infrastructure requirements
Enhancing security observability through improved log collection, metrics, and alerting configurations
Maintaining and improving security runbooks, incident response playbooks, and internal security tooling for operational efficiency
Resolve security/infrastructure incidents by participating in high impact/high visibility incidents as a participant and ideally as an incident commander
Maintain and secure critical infrastructure components such as PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and IAM ( Identity & Access Management) systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and compliance with organizational and industry security standards
Build and maintain secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure that protects core services and sensitive data
Troubleshoot and resolve complex operational and system-level issues across environments
Enhance CI/CD pipelines with automated security testing, compliance checks, and deployment safeguards to minimize risk
Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced security architecture, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Participate in the on-call rotation, security incident response, and post-incident reviews with a focus on threat mitigation and continuous improvement
Design and implement mission critical PKI solutions to support 24x7 worldwide manufacturing operations
Improve automation of IAM workflows and help implement just in time, least privileged access to critical business resources
Collaborate with SRE, and Engineers in other Pillars to ensure infrastructure meets the needs of fast-moving development cycles
Contribute to security-focused infrastructure-as-code and automation initiatives to enforce consistency and reduce manual configuration drift
Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and tools, evaluating and integrating solutions to strengthen defenses and improve operational resilience
Document security systems, incident response procedures, and best practices for internal knowledge sharing and compliance audits
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in operations, site reliability, or infrastructure engineering roles
Strong experience securing and managing cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerized workloads
Deep understanding of Linux systems, networking, distributed systems, and their associated security controls
Proficiency in automation, scripting, and security tooling integration to streamline operations and enforcement
Experience with security monitoring, alerting, SIEM platforms, and observability tools
Solid grasp of CI/CD practices with integrated security testing and compliance checks
Experience managing Kubernetes clusters and running containerized workloads in production
Experience with deploying and administrating any of the following: scalable cloud native secrets solutions such as AWS KMS, Azure KeyVault; PKI solutions such as EJBCA, Smallstep, Venafi; or vaulting solutions such as Hashicorp Vault
Familiarity with IAM/SSO platforms such as Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin, Ping or Keycloak
Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, and security teams
A proactive approach to threat detection, vulnerability management, and system hardening
A passion for building security into systems that are both resilient and user-friendly
Benefits
Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Learning & Development programs
And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Company
Axon
Axon provides electronic control devices to law enforcement and corrections agencies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2018-08-07Post Ipo Equity· $246M
2001-06-07IPO
Leadership Team
Jay Reitz
SVP Software Engineering
Anthony Baldoni
VP Strategic Initiatives
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