Platform Security Engineer

Beghou | Platform Role Overview Beghou is seeking a Platform Security Engineer to help strengthen and scale security practices across our technology platforms, with a particular focus on our proprietary SaaS product offerings, our data management platform offerings, cloud infrastructure, and AI-assisted engineering. This role will work across software engineering, data engineering, product, delivery operations, IT, governance, and leadership to improve existing security patterns, expand automation and visibility, and help teams adopt secure-by-design ways of working. The goal is to evolve and centralize our security practices and governance, building on controls in place, including GitHub Advanced Security, to make them more consistent, actionable, and applicable across a broader set of workflows. What You'll Deliver Improve and extend security patterns across Beghou technology platforms, with focus on our software and data management offerings Build on existing controls such as GitHub Advanced Security to improve automation, transparency, and coverage across engineering workflows Support secure software delivery practices across code, pull requests, secret management, dependency management, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD Help define and evolve practical guardrails for AI-assisted and agentic coding, including secure usage patterns and review expectations Support tighter scanning baselines and continuous assessment across AWS, Azure, Databricks, Entra ID, and related platform infrastructure Partner on architecture and design reviews for new platform capabilities and high-impact changes Collaborate with IT and governance teams on endpoint, identity, compliance, and audit-related security practices Help develop security documentation, implementation guidance, training materials, and reporting metrics What You'll Bring Qualifications 6+ years of experience in security engineering, application security, cloud security, platform security, or a related area Experience with modern software delivery environments, including source control, CI/CD, dependency management, and cloud deployment practices Experience with security scanning and related controls such as code scanning, dependency scanning, secret scanning, or infrastructure scanning Working knowledge of AWS and Azure security concepts Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders Preferred Experience with GitHub Advanced Security, CodeQL, or similar tooling Experience with Databricks or data platform security Experience with Entra ID, Azure security services, or AWS security tooling Familiarity with NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, or related frameworks Experience supporting audits, remediation tracking, or security documentation At Beghou, you'll join a highly collaborative, values-driven team where technical excellence, analytical rigor, and personal growth converge. Whether you're passionate about AI innovation, building commercialization strategies, or shaping the next generation of data-first solutions in life sciences, this is a place to make an impact! Compensation and Benefits: Beghou Consulting offers a competitive compensation package and a full complement of benefits, including the following: Health & Wellness We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life & AD&D coverage, disability insurance, and a Lifestyle Wellness Account to help you feel your best. Work-Life Balance Our generous PTO, company holidays, and paid parental & bonding leave help you recharge and be present where it matters most. With a flexible hybrid work policy, you’ll enjoy the balance of in-person collaboration and remote flexibility. Financial Wellness We invest in your future with a 401(k) and employer match, tax-free commuter, health, and childcare accounts, and performance bonuses. You’ll also receive a monthly phone stipend and access to an employee discount program. Growth & Giving Back Through mentorship, training, and tuition reimbursement, we help you grow your career while supporting causes you care about with a charitable donation match. Culture & Values Collaboration, innovation, and inclusion define us. Here, you’ll join a community that values your ideas and celebrates your impact. Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. We seek candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.