Lead Security Engineer

Copia Automation brings modern developer tools and resiliency to industrial automation. Our product provides Git-based source control for automation professionals as well as remote, real-time monitoring of the entire plant floor + state of the art backup and recover technology. We are a well-funded startup and with a growing list of happy customers throughout the industrial space.

As a Copia employee, you’ll solve challenging, unique, and meaningful problems alongside passionate coworkers, while we change the way everything gets built.

We’re seeking a Senior Security Engineer to strengthen our threat model and implement robust security controls across multiple domains. In this role, you’ll lead initiatives to secure both cloud and on-premises infrastructure — spanning networks, endpoints, identity and access management, and data protection. You’ll design and automate security solutions, integrate them into CI/CD pipelines, and enhance detection, response, and hardening across environments.

You are a self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision, capable of independently driving complex security projects from concept to production. You prioritize effectively, communicate clearly with cross-functional teams, think creatively to address emerging threats, and deliver exceptional, measurable results.

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What you'll do:

• Develop, tune, and automate detection and alerting pipelines; support incident response investigations and root-cause analysis
• Lead endpoint and server hardening efforts across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, ensuring secure configurations and continuous compliance
• Mature and maintain enterprise detection and response capabilities; drive toward 100% visibility and monitoring coverage across all assets
• Oversee vulnerability management lifecycle — from scanning and triage to remediation tracking and executive reporting
• Design and implement security automation to streamline access management, alert triage, and compliance evidence collection
• Develop, enforce, and continuously refine Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) policies for both on-premises and cloud environments
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support threat modeling, application security reviews, and secure-by-design architecture decisions

What you'll need:

• 7+ years of experience in security engineering, cloud security, or incident response, ideally within a SaaS or cloud-native company operating at scale
• Deep understanding of AWS security services (GuardDuty, IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, etc.) and best practices for securing multi-account environments
• Hands-on experience with endpoint and server monitoring using CrowdStrike, including API integrations and telemetry enrichment across the monitoring stackExpertise designing, tuning, and maintaining SIEM and detection pipelines in Datadog, including custom metrics, dashboards, and automated alert workflows
• Strong proficiency with Terraform, including secure IaC design, module development, and policy-as-code implementations
• Familiarity with operational technology (OT) security, including segmentation, asset discovery, and threat detection in industrial or lab environments
• Experience automating security operations using Python, PowerShell, or Bash for orchestration and response workflows
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, patch governance, and remediation prioritization strategies
• Experience implementing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and securing hybrid cloud/on-prem environments.

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**This position is hybrid out of our New York City HQ.**

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Come join us!

Copia is growing extraordinarily fast! Join a best-in-class start-up with huge amounts of upside and impact. Our headquarters is in New York City.

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Position Details

• Job Title: Lead Security Engineer
• Company / Organisation: Copia Automation
• Location: Worldwide / Remote
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Field / Industry: Software Development
• Work Arrangement: Remote — open to candidates worldwide

About This Opportunity

This full-time opportunity at Copia Automation is an excellent opening for experienced professionals in the field of software engineering and technology. The role is structured around a fully remote setup — offering you the freedom to work from any location in the world and is designed for candidates who are ready to make a meaningful contribution from the moment they join.

As a remote-first position, this role welcomes qualified candidates from across the globe. You will be expected to manage your schedule independently, communicate proactively, and deliver results consistently — hallmarks of a high-performing remote professional.

Whether you are an established practitioner in software engineering and technology or a highly skilled professional looking for your next challenge, this Lead Security Engineer role offers the platform to apply your expertise in a real-world, results-oriented environment. Copia Automation is looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running and add genuine value to the team.

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for candidates who have a solid background in software engineering and technology and a demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality results. You should possess analytical thinking, attention to technical detail, and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Experience working with modern development tools, version control systems, and cloud platforms will be an advantage, though a commitment to continuous learning and professional development is equally valued.

Beyond technical or domain expertise, Copia Automation is looking for someone who communicates clearly, collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, and takes ownership of their work from start to finish. If you thrive in a professional environment and are passionate about the opportunity to build reliable, scalable, and high-performing digital products, we encourage you to apply.

Key Competencies for This Role

Successful candidates for the Lead Security Engineer position at Copia Automation will typically demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Domain expertise — a strong foundation of knowledge and hands-on experience in software engineering and technology
• Problem-solving ability — the capacity to identify challenges, think critically, and implement practical solutions efficiently
• Communication skills — clear and professional communication with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners at all levels
• Self-management — strong time management and the ability to prioritise a varied workload while meeting deadlines
• Team collaboration — a collaborative and supportive approach to working alongside colleagues across departments or locations
• Adaptability — the ability to respond positively to change and thrive in a dynamic, evolving work environment

How to Apply

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