Contentful, a leading digital experience platform serving over 4,200 organizations worldwide, is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their team in Denver. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape security initiatives across both cloud-native product infrastructure and corporate environments. The position requires a seasoned professional with 8+ years of experience who will lead security assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response while working with cutting-edge technologies like AWS, GCP, and Kubernetes.
The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in security engineering with strong leadership abilities to drive cross-functional initiatives. You'll be responsible for architecting and implementing security solutions, maintaining compliance standards, and fostering a culture of security awareness across the organization. The role offers competitive compensation ($174,000-$212,000) plus equity, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment.
Contentful offers an inclusive workplace culture with over 700 employees from 70+ nations. The company provides exceptional benefits including full healthcare coverage, parental leave, education budgets, and wellness stipends. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a security professional looking to make a significant impact in a growing, modern tech company while working with cloud-native technologies and contributing to the security posture of a platform used by thousands of organizations worldwide.
The position combines hands-on technical work with strategic influence, requiring expertise in cloud security, DevSecOps practices, and modern security tooling. You'll be at the forefront of protecting critical infrastructure while having the opportunity to mentor others and shape the company's security direction. The role offers both technical depth and career growth potential in a company that's reshaping how businesses deliver digital experiences.