InterSystems is a global technology provider focused on high-performance data platforms that power mission-critical applications across healthcare, financial services, and the public sector. As the company continues its transition from primarily on-premises deployments to cloud-based and SaaS-delivered solutions, the Managed Services organization plays a central role in operating, securing, and scaling these environments for customers worldwide.

Managed Services is responsible for the reliability, security, and compliance of InterSystems-hosted platforms across public cloud, private cloud, and datacenter environments. This includes enabling a consistent, secure operating model that meets stringent regulatory and customer requirements while supporting rapid innovation and service delivery.

Role Summary

The Principal Security Engineer provides technical leadership across the security domain, defining architecture, standards, and strategy for securing enterprise and managed services platforms. This role is critical in ensuring that security is embedded into platform design and operations as InterSystems expands its SaaS and cloud footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead security architecture across cloud, datacenter, and SaaS platforms
• Establish security standards, patterns, and best practices aligned to enterprise and Managed Services operating models
• Own the standardization and strategic selection of core security platforms and tooling across the organization (e.g., identity, secrets management, network security)
• Drive consistency in implementation of technologies such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, HashiCorp Vault/Terraform, and Palo Alto across environments
• Lead complex security initiatives and cross-functional programs spanning product, infrastructure, and operations teams
• Serve as escalation point for critical security issues and incidents, driving resolution and root cause analysis
• Drive adoption of zero trust principles and modern security frameworks across all environments
• Partner with compliance and risk teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and customer security requirements
• Mentor engineering teams and influence technical direction across the organization

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in security engineering and/or architecture roles
• Deep expertise across multiple security domains (IAM, network security, cloud security, data protection)
• Strong experience designing security architectures in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Hands-on experience with modern identity platforms (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID, Okta) and leading their enterprise standardization
• Experience with secrets management and infrastructure security tooling (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, Terraform), including defining enterprise patterns
• Strong knowledge of network and perimeter security solutions (e.g., Palo Alto firewalls, cloud-native security controls) and driving standard configurations
• Proven leadership in large-scale, enterprise-wide security initiatives, including toolchain rationalization and standardization
• Experience supporting regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, financial services) preferred
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills with the ability to engage at executive levels

InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.

Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.

The company also provides generous employee benefits including:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement

The estimated base compensation range for this role is:$135,000—$194,000 USD

About InterSystems

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.

AI Disclaimer

InterSystems may use AI tools for its internal operations including administrative tasks during recruitment (e.g., organizing candidate information). InterSystems’ approach to AI is guided by the InterSystems Responsible AI Guidelines. AI is not used to make or influence hiring decisions. All decisions are made by InterSystems employees.

Candidates may use AI for CV or interview preparation, provided materials are truthful and reflect their own experience. AI tools and third-party transcription services must not be used during interviews or assessments.

Please note that the use of wearable technology, including any AI-related tools or other technology-connected devices (such as META or Google smart glasses and/or wearables, and/or any similar devices), is strictly prohibited during the interview and screening process with InterSystems. Any applicant who requires a wearable device or any type of technology support during the interview process as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or applicable state or country laws and regulations must contact the InterSystems Human Resources Department prior to attending or participating in any interview or screening process.