Overview
Join Scout Motors as a Generalist Security Engineer within our Security Engineering and Architecture organization. This role will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining the software and systems that protect our organization's data and infrastructure while embedding security into our development lifecycle. You'll architect and operationalize security tools across GRC, Cloud & Application Security, Security Operations, and Identity Management domains while championing DevSecOps practices. It's not just about managing tools; it's an opportunity for a versatile engineer to reshape how we build security into the foundation of every Scout's experience from code to production.
What you’ll do
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Develop custom integrations between platforms for unified security operations and data correlation.
- Design and implement CI/CD security pipelines embedding automated checks throughout the SDLC.
- Automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of security tools using Python, Bash, and other scripting languages.
- Establish security-as-code and compliance-as-code frameworks to standardize governance and enforcement.
- Build developer-friendly guardrails and paved roads that enable secure, high-velocity development.
- Partner with developers, infrastructure engineers, and analysts to embed security into workflows without impacting productivity.
- Collaborate with specialized security architects (e.g., Connected Vehicle, Connected Factory) to apply enterprise security patterns.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation, runbooks, diagrams, and training materials for security tools and automation processes.
- Continuously evaluate tool coverage, emerging threats, and industry best practices to evolve the organization’s security tooling landscape.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of thefuture Scout Motors corporate headquarters, which is anticipated to be identified in 2025. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters after the location is determined. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
- The responsibilities of this role require attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
- Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
What you’ll bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of proven experience working as a Security Engineer, DevSecOps Engineer, or in a similar role
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with security tool administration and automation
- Demonstrated expertise in both traditional security tooling and modern DevSecOps practices
- Knowledge of API security, authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, OIDC), and zero-trust principles
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native security services
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
- Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Bash, PowerShell, and JavaScript
- Experience driving security culture change and developer security adoption
- Ability to translate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Curiosity-driven mindset with a passion for continual learning and knowledge sharing
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure
- Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
What you'll gain
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
- Competitive insurance including:
- Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with:
- An employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including:
- 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Pay Transparency
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $110,000.00 - $135,000.00
Internal leveling code: IC9
