Senior Security Engineer

Operations

Ra'anana

Description

Senior Security Engineer

#LI-Hybrid 

Location: Tel Aviv or Ra'anana

DriveNets is a leader in disaggregated high-scale networking solutions for service providers and AI infrastructures. Founded in December 2015, DriveNets created a radical new way to build networks by adapting the architectural model of the cloud to telco-grade networking. This solution accelerates network deployment, improves the network’s economic model, and radically simplifies network operations. With customers including Comcast, Orange, and KDDI - over 80% of AT&T’s network traffic now runs through a disaggregated core powered by DriveNets software. DriveNets Network Cloud-AI solution, based on the same technology, was introduced to the market in 2023, providing the highest-performance Ethernet-based AI networking solution, and is already deployed by Hyperscalers, NeoClouds and Enterprises. Raising over $587 million in three funding rounds, DriveNets continues to deploy the most innovative network infrastructure and is looking for the most talented people to be part of this journey. 

Role Summary 

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Security Engineer to lead the execution of security operations and internal security initiatives. This highly technical role will be the principal hands-on engineer responsible for securing our corporate and cloud infrastructure, supporting detection and response, and maturing security controls across the business. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys solving technical challenges end-to-end, and can independently drive security projects in close collaboration with IT, DevOps, and engineering. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Serve as the lead technical resource for internal security operations, including: 
  • Endpoint and network security 
  • AWS and Azure security configuration 
  • Identity and Access Management (Entra ID, AWS IAM) 
  • Threat detection and incident response 
  • Design, implement, and optimize security tooling, monitoring, and controls 
  • Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and engineering teams to design secure architectures and troubleshoot issues 
  • Support compliance, audit, and risk management activities through technical controls and documentation 
  • Collaborate with and mentor other security engineers and promote security best practices across the company 
  • Lead or contribute to cross-functional security initiatives and internal project planning 

 

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

  • 8+ years of hands-on security engineering experience across multiple domains (network, endpoint, cloud, IAM, detection/response) 
  • Technical expertise in securing AWS environments (e.g., IAM, VPC, GuardDuty, KMS) 
  • Familiarity with Azure security principles, especially around Entra ID and hybrid identity 
  • Strong understanding of endpoint protection, logging/monitoring, and network segmentation 
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage and deliver complex technical projects 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — able to lead meetings, present findings, and influence non-security stakeholders 
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment with minimal supervision 

Nice to Haves 

  • Exposure to application security concepts and ability to support AppSec initiatives 
  • Familiarity with incident response frameworks and forensic analysis 
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers 
  • Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code, container security, or experience with security automation 
  • Experience with compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2) 

 

 More About DriveNets

Based in Israel with locations in Romania, US, and Japan as well as extended teams, DriveNets operations cover more than 16 countries. With recognition by industry analysts and through numerous industry awards, DriveNets is pushing market momentum, allowing for faster service innovation from the network core to the edge. Visit our website:

https://drivenets.com/company/