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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days NPR's roles stay open a median of 72 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 73% of NPR's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at NPR
- high 15 stale, 0 reposted of 15 open
- Hiring momentum
- 28 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from NPR's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for NPR.
About this role
As a Senior IT Security Engineer at NPR, you will focus on bridging traditional infrastructure security with modern DevSecOps practices. Your role involves implementing secure frameworks, managing security lifecycles in multi-cloud environments, and conducting security reviews for emerging technologies. You will also collaborate with internal teams to foster a culture of proactive security and continuous improvement.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of NPR as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience in an information security, security engineering, or infrastructure security role.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in DevSecOps, secure software development, or automated CI/CD security pipeline integration.
- Strong hands-on technical experience administering enterprise security tools, including SIEM (Splunk), EDR/anti-malware, and vulnerability management systems.
- Proven experience securing multi-cloud environments (AWS and/or GCP) and a solid understanding of cloud security posture management.
- Practical knowledge of core networking concepts and principles, including securing perimeter devices (such as Cisco hardware).
- Demonstrated track record of cross-functional technical communication, documentation, and assisting development teams with security remediation.
Nice to have
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or specialized cloud/DevSecOps credentials (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and network automation tools.
- Practical experience implementing secure workflows for generative AI tools or LLMs.
What you get
- Salary Range: $125,000-152,000
- Access to health and wellness benefits
- Paid time off
- Financial well-being options
- Medical, dental, vision, life/accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability
Worth weighing
- Remote work is permitted but may require occasional travel.
- The salary range is provided but may not reflect the final offer.
- The job description states that duties may be modified at any time, indicating potential for role evolution.
Summarised from NPR's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by NPR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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