Lead Security Engineer (AI-Native)

Nerdy

2 days ago

3.2 on Glassdoor

Remote

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

The Lead Security Engineer at Nerdy drives enterprise security and infrastructure strategy to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable systems in an AWS-first environment. This role combines strategic leadership and hands-on operational oversight to protect company assets, ensure compliance, and support high-growth business objectives.

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in CS, Information Security, or related field7+ years in Security Engineering, IT, or Infrastructure leadershipExperience leading enterprise security in AWS-first environmentsStrong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk, and complianceExperience using AI tools for security purposes with tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar

About Nerdy

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Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) is an education-technology company and live online learning platform that delivers AI-powered tutoring and expert instruction across more than 3,000 subjects. It offers one-on-one and group tutoring, intelligent expert matching, personalized study recommendations and other AI learning tools for students, parents, and educators worldwide. Founded in 2007 and operating the Varsity Tutors brand, Nerdy focuses on academic tutoring, test prep, language learning, STEM/computer science and professional skills, combining human instructors with technology to scale personalized learning.