Staff Security Enablement Engineer

Summary

Join Twilio as a Staff Security Enablement Engineer and play a pivotal role in enhancing the company's security posture. You will design and implement the Security Champions Program, creating a framework for identifying and retaining influential security champions across various teams. Responsibilities include organizing technical meetings, developing training materials, and acting as a liaison between engineers and security teams. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 7+ years of experience in information security or a related technical field, and strong knowledge of security principles and practices. The ideal candidate will also possess proven experience in program management and technical training. Twilio offers competitive pay, generous time off, parental and wellness leave, healthcare, and a retirement savings program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, software development, or a related technical field
• Prior experience coordinating or contributing to a Security Champions or equivalent program
• Strong knowledge of security principles, practices, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
• Experience with secure coding practices, application security, secure design, and threat modeling
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the Security Champions Program, including establishing OKRs, defining roles, and defining processes to monitor efficacy of the Security Champions Program
• Create a comprehensive framework for identifying, recruiting, and retaining influential Security Champions from various teams across Twilio
• Organize and lead regular technical meetings, forums, and events to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among Security Champions
• Develop and maintain program documentation, guidelines, and best practices with a strong technical focus, while maintaining usability
• Curate and deliver live training material to meet specific educational needs across engineering teams
• Act as a liaison and advocate between engineers and security; assisting with the rollout of tools that require engineering involvement and acting as a channel of communication to surface bi-directional feedback
• Collaborate with the Learning and Development teams to integrate security training into existing learning platforms
• Work closely with other Information Security teams to identify opportunities to expand security enablement opportunities across Twilio

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Proven experience in program management, technical training, and employee engagement
• Deep understanding of security frameworks including OWASP and applicability in software development
• Certification in information security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) or relevant technical certifications (e.g., CSSLP, OSCP)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous time-off
• Ample parental and wellness leave
• Healthcare
• A retirement savings program