Termius is redefining how engineers interact with remote systems. Millions of engineers and thousands of companies rely on Termius worldwide.

While AI has transformed modern IDEs, a terminal stays the same inefficient technology since the 1970s. As a leading cross-platform SSH client, our mission is to boost productivity and foster collaboration by rebuilding the Terminal for the modern era.

We are growing and seeking a Lead Security Engineer to join our Auckland office, helping us make Termius the primary work instrument for many engineers worldwide in their daily routines.

Why join Termius:

• Your contributions will directly influence the experience of millions of engineers and shape the future of system management tools
• The speed and quality of decision-making depend on the accessibility of information. We aim for full transparency in all our actions
• We share and ask for the candid feedback needed to become great
• We build for system engineers and aim to make complex things feel simple and visually appealing.
• Be part of a culture that values proactiveness, a fail-fast-learn-fast approach, and a strong sense of ownership
  
  

What you will do at Termius:

• Coordinate security operations and activities to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
• Respond to emergencies and security incidents promptly and effectively
• Oversee security process to identify and resolve potential issues
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments to ensure the safety of business and customers
• Provide the engineering team with training and guidance on security processes and procedures
  
  

What Your Daily Duties Will Look Like

• Perform system administration duties (develop and implement system programming standards, training documentation, administrator handbooks, policies, and procedures)
• Respond to the customer and staff questions regarding security
• Reviewing the product documentation and changes in software design
• Evaluate vendors, oversee the services integrations, and provision access to these services
• Oversee and implement long-term mitigations for incidents
• Assist the backend lead in maintaining backend availability
  
  

Requirements For The Role

• 3+ years of experience working in security operations
• Proficiency in security compliance standards like SOC2 and NIST frameworks
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk mitigation strategies
• Experience with managing audits and compliance documentation
• Solid knowledge of system design principles (e.g., scalability, security)
• Experience with SSH protocol and network engineering
  
  

What Do We Offer

• Comprehensive support for employees, including equipment and professional development resources