Lead Security Engineer at Panorama Education

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Education Technology, EdTechIndustries

Requirements

An inquisitive, proactive and collaborative mindset with strong attention to detail
A track record of coordinating a cross-functional team of engineers

Responsibilities

Deploy effective systemic security controls in AWS and web applications, ranging from code and access management down to the network and asset configuration (e.g. encryption enhancements)
Investigate and plan major projects on the platform security team – be the one that enables successful on-time delivery by seeing around corners and mapping out the important factors for key technical decisions
Foster operational excellence through least privilege access, incident response drills, process improvement, and robust solutions for monitoring, auditing and alerting
Keep confidentiality and “security by default” across Panorama’s platform, never putting developer ease or convenience over making a difference to the millions of students we serve
Partner with engineers, Tech Leads, and our amazing InfoSec and IT teams to build a shared understanding of how to move forward
Share your deep knowledge of security, technology, and best practices to support our policies, solve complex challenges, and help us consistently achieve our goals
Design, write, test, review, debug, deploy, and adapt when occasionally frustrated by code or systems (with supports to grow your infrastructure and security skills with training, including hands-on)
Actively seek out and integrate the feedback from your teammates who have a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences so you can support inclusiveness, increase awareness, and build a better product

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AWSEncryptionIncident ResponseAccess ManagementCloud InfrastructureMonitoringAuditingAlertingLeast PrivilegeSecurity Controls

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position available to candidates in the Continental United States.

What is the salary for the Lead Security Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this Lead Security Engineer position?

Candidates need an inquisitive, proactive, and collaborative mindset with strong attention to detail, plus a track record of coordinating a cross-functional team of engineers. Experience deploying security controls in AWS and web applications, along with skills in incident response, monitoring, and least privilege access, is essential.

What is the company culture like at Panorama Education?

Panorama emphasizes values of inclusivity and student impact, where everyone is a leader in securing student data. The culture fosters collaboration across diverse teams, operational excellence, and a commitment to protecting student data over developer convenience.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Security Engineer role?

A strong candidate will have a proactive, collaborative mindset, experience leading cross-functional teams, and the ability to investigate major projects while partnering with engineers and InfoSec teams to deliver security solutions on time.

Panorama Education

Data analytics platform for educational institutions

About Panorama Education

Panorama Education provides a data analytics platform specifically designed for educational institutions, such as school districts and individual schools. The platform enables these institutions to collect and analyze various data related to student performance, including attendance, behavior, and grades. This analysis helps schools make informed decisions to better support their students. A distinctive feature of Panorama's platform is its emphasis on social-emotional learning (SEL), offering tools to measure students' SEL skills and understand their emotional well-being. Additionally, the platform includes tools for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), which assist schools in providing tailored support to students. Panorama operates on a business-to-business model, selling its services to educational institutions, and is recognized for its professionalism and responsiveness in the education sector.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$94.9MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, EducationIndustries

201-500Employees