Senior Security Engineer

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!

Yext is actively seeking a Senior Security Engineer reporting to the Manager of Application Security within the Cyber Security Office. This role will serve as a technical team expert for our Infrastructure Security program, focusing on identity and access management, security architecture, and vulnerability management. The role will enable product, engineering, IT and security teams to make the right security decisions by implementing and maintaining infrastructure security controls, managing security tools and configurations, and participating in security incident response. In this role you will also assist other Cyber Security leaders in driving a culture of security awareness within Yext, promote Security best practices, and support compliance initiatives. This role is fully on-site in our Hyderabad, India office.

What You'll Do

• Drive the maturity of our Infrastructure Security program by identifying gaps and developing optimized solutions
• Develop and implement a data-driven technical roadmap that will define the maturity of Infrastructure Security
• Lead implementations and integrations of enterprise security tools and controls, including but not limited to Okta, CrowdStrike, and FortiCNAPP.
• Optimize and oversee the infrastructure vulnerability management program, including implementation of scanning tools and remediation processes
• Develop comprehensive patch management strategies across systems
• Create and implement security policies, procedures and standards for security functions
• Design security architecture for infrastructure tools and systems
• Provide technical mentorship to junior team members
• Support security compliance programs and audits
• Collaborate closely with IT, Engineering and Product teams on security initiatives
• Design, monitor and report on security metrics and KPIs
• Design and implement advanced Linux security architectures and controls
• Lead DFIR investigations and establish forensic procedures
• Architect comprehensive logging solutions across AWS, GCP, and on-premises environments
• Develop detection strategies based on MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Lead security architecture reviews for critical systems and applications
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions
• Enable SLA compliances and process improvement to meet operational objectives
• Oversee technical delivery of security initiatives, ensuring operational excellence

What You Have

• 6-9 years of relevant work experience in Security Engineering
• Demonstrable record of delivering critical security solutions across multiple stakeholder groups
• Expert-level knowledge of identity management and infrastructure security
• Strong experience with cloud security architecture and controls in AWS and GCP environments
• CISSP, GCSA, or equivalent certification
• Advanced skills in security automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO)
• Experience with security compliance programs (e.g., FedRAMP, ISO27k, SOC2)
• Advanced Linux system security expertise and hardening techniques
• Knowledge of logging architecture, SIEM implementation, and log analysis
• Advanced understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and its practical application
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Perks And Benefits At Yext, we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search, and we know that to achieve that, we need a global team of innovators, visionary thought leaders, and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.

Benefits We believe that people do their best when they feel their best — and to feel their best, they must be well-informed, fuelled, and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best, we offer a wide range of benefits and perks, including:

• Performance-Based Compensation: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave, Bereavement Leave, National Holidays, and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage, including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you, your spouse, two dependent children, and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
• Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
• World-Class Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a top-notch infrastructure, including gaming rooms, a plush pantry, and breakout areas.

Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers.

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