Staff Security Engineer at Intuit
CHARLOTTE, NC
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Jul 22, 2026
CHARLOTTE, NC
Jul 23, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior security engineering role focused on designing and operating cloud security capabilities across multi- and hybrid-cloud environments. Day-to-day work spans applied cryptography, IAM, network security, vulnerability management, and detection and response, with hands-on use of Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. The role suits a seasoned engineer comfortable owning critical production systems, writing code to automate security controls, and leading strategic risk-reduction initiatives.
Senior level · 10+ years · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $132,021 (middle half $99,961–$167,095).
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No work location is specified in the posting; CBSA and state fields are left blank. Intuit is headquartered in Mountain View, CA but the posting does not confirm this as the work site.
The role sits at the boundary between Information Security Analysis (threat/vulnerability/cryptography strategy) and Software Development (scripting, coding, Terraform, Kubernetes). It was classified as 15-1212 because the primary framing is security strategy, architecture, and engineering leadership; 15-1252 is noted as a strong runner-up given the explicit coding and infrastructure-as-code responsibilities.
Golang and Java appear together under the qualifications block as 'Golang, Java or other higher-level OOP languages' — they are treated as interchangeable options for the same requirement, with Java listed as an alternative.
The 'expertise in 2-3 vertical domains (Applied Cryptography, IAM, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Detection & Response)' is described as 'a big plus' in the qualifications section, so domain-specific skills (PKI, Secrets management, IAM, Vulnerability management) are marked preferred.
No compensation figures are provided; the posting references Intuit's compensation and benefits page without quoting a salary range.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): Secrets management.
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