Sr. IT Security Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it’s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.

In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 28 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.

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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Security Engineer to lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives and strengthen our security posture across on-premises and cloud environments. This role involves designing and implementing advanced security solutions, including Zero Trust, DLP, Cloud Security, Network Segmentation, IAM, and Security Automation. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and proactively defend against evolving threats while safeguarding our systems, data, and infrastructure.

Must Have

• Strong Technical Security Foundation & Architecture

Deep knowledge of  network, cloud, and endpoint security .

Hands-on experience with  firewalls, SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) ,  EDR / XDR ,  IAM , and  vulnerability management .

Understanding of  encryption, authentication, and secure architecture design .

Ability to  detect, analyze, and respond  to security incidents effectively.

Skilled in  log analysis, threat hunting, and forensics .

Familiarity with  MITRE ATT&CK , common  attack techniques , and  SOC operations .

Strong ability to  assess vulnerabilities ,  prioritize risks , and  implement mitigations .

Can  translate technical findings into business impact  and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams.

Understanding of  security frameworks and compliance standards  (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).

Responsibilities :

Requirements :

The base salary range for this role is listed above.

Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.

Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.

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