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Staff Security Engineer

Coursera, a leading global online learning platform, is looking for a Staff Security Engineer to lead and manage their Information Security Program, including incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance. The role supports essential security functions ensuring platform reliability and compliance with industry standards.

Skills

  • Deep knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, and other security standards.
  • Strong technical knowledge of security engineering, network security, authentication, security protocols, and cryptography.
  • Experience designing secure architectures for cloud systems and corporate networks.
  • Proficiency with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS foundational services and security management.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and manage Information Security Program including incident response, vulnerability management, and risk management.
  • Plan and execute vulnerability assessments of products and cloud infrastructure.
  • Lead Cybersecurity Incident Response Team for investigating security incidents.
  • Lead regulatory readiness assessments and develop compliance strategies (SOX, SOC2, FERPA, ISO27001, NIST).
  • Document and maintain security policies, processes, and standards; represent Security Team during audits.
  • Coordinate responses to customer security and data protection questionnaires and interface with Legal Team.
  • Perform technical security assessments, architecture, and design reviews of products and cloud infrastructure.
  • Provide security expertise and guidance across engineering and business teams.
  • Develop technical solutions to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
  • Manage remediation and mitigation for identified security risks.
  • Ensure ongoing auditing and maintenance of technical security controls.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field is preferred.

Benefits

  • Flexible work model with options to work from home, office, or coworking spaces.
  • Eligibility for bonus programs and equity in the form of RSUs.
  • Diversity and inclusion focused workplace.
  • Fully virtual interview and onboarding process.
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Coursera was founded in 2012 and since then has been a provider of flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide.

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BENEFITS & PERKS
Performance Bonus
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Learning & Development
Maternity Leave
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$125,000/yr - $230,000/yr
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DATE POSTED
June 26, 2025

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