SaaS Security Engineer (SSPM)

The Opportunity: We are seeking a SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Engineer to support enterprise SaaS security initiatives by designing, implementing, and managing security posture management capabilities across a rapidly growing SaaS ecosystem. This role will be responsible for strengthening SaaS security governance, automating security controls, and continuously monitoring SaaS platforms to identify and remediate security risks.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in SaaS security, cloud security, automation, and identity governance, with hands-on experience implementing SSPM solutions and integrating security controls across enterprise platforms. This individual will work closely with security, cloud, governance, and engineering teams to enhance visibility, reduce risk, and support the secure adoption of cloud and AI-enabled technologies.

• Role: SaaS Security Engineer/ SSPM
• Experience: 6 - 9 years
• Work Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Project Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, configuration, and administration of SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) platforms across enterprise environments.
• Continuously assess SaaS applications for security risks, configuration weaknesses, identity governance issues, excessive permissions, and data exposure concerns.
• Monitor and remediate SaaS configuration drift and security posture deviations across business-critical applications.
• Identify and evaluate risks associated with third-party integrations, connected applications, and SaaS ecosystems.
• Establish SaaS security baselines, governance controls, and remediation processes to improve overall security posture.
• Support SaaS onboarding, certification, and security review activities to ensure compliance with enterprise security requirements.
• Develop and maintain integrations between SSPM platforms, Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, SIEM platforms, governance tools, and ticketing systems.
• Build automation workflows using APIs, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies to improve operational efficiency and security visibility.
• Create dashboards, reports, and metrics to provide stakeholders with actionable insights into SaaS security posture and compliance status.
• Assess cloud-connected SaaS environments across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Review identity federation, API connectivity, logging, monitoring, and data protection controls associated with SaaS platforms.
• Partner with cloud security, security operations, governance, and risk management teams to ensure consistent security standards and controls.
• Document findings, risk assessments, remediation recommendations, and security exceptions.
• Contribute to the development of SaaS security standards, governance frameworks, and secure-by-design practices.
• Support emerging technology initiatives, including AI and Generative AI-enabled SaaS platforms, through security assessments and risk evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Cloud Security, SaaS Security, or related cybersecurity disciplines.

• Hands-on experience implementing and managing one or more SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) solutions, including:

• AppOmni

• Obsidian

• Palo Alto SaaS Security solutions

• Adaptive Shield

• Wing Security

• Valence

• Or similar SSPM technologies

• Strong understanding of:

• SaaS Security Architecture

• Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Data Protection & Privacy Controls

• API Security

• Security Monitoring & Detection

• SaaS Governance & Risk Management

• Experience securing and assessing SaaS environments integrated with AWS, Azure, GCP, and/or OCI.

• Proficiency with:

• Python

• PowerShell

• REST APIs

• Terraform

• GitHub

• Security Automation Frameworks

• Experience integrating security tools and building automated workflows across enterprise environments.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders in complex enterprise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing CASB solutions and SaaS governance programs.
• Knowledge of SaaS application onboarding, certification, and vendor risk management processes.
• Familiarity with AI and Generative AI security risks within SaaS platforms.
• Experience with cloud-native security controls and enterprise cloud security frameworks.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks and security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and CSA Cloud Controls Matrix.
• Experience supporting large-scale SaaS environments with complex integration ecosystems.

Certifications Preferred

• CISSP
• CCSP
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty
• Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Security Professional

What We're Looking For

• Strong security engineer with a passion for securing modern SaaS and cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience implementing security technologies while driving governance and operational excellence.
• Ability to balance security requirements with business objectives and user productivity.
• Experience collaborating across cloud, infrastructure, security operations, governance, and engineering teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence security outcomes.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, automation, and innovation in SaaS security practices.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and develop scalable security solutions for enterprise adoption.

Technologent is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled -- for reasonable accommodations, please contact us at hr@technologent.com

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