Drimva

HPE

Principal Security Software Engineer (Storage)

$152K–$349K

Ft. Collins, Colorado, United States of America +4 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 8, 2026

Location
Ft. Collins, Colorado, United States of America
Spring, Texas, United States of America
Reston, Virginia, United States of America
San Jose, California, United States of America
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Experience
Typically 15+ years experience.
Education
Master's and PhD degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

About the job

Provides technical leadership for security architecture and development across HPE Storage software, advising engineering teams and overseeing product vulnerability remediation.

What you'll do

  • Develop software architectures and methodologies across platforms, assess designs for compliance and quality, and guide technology integration.
  • Consult with engineering teams on security architecture and technical decisions; manage the product vulnerability backlog and remediation plan.
  • Provide technical leadership, influence stakeholders, and mentor staff.

What they ask for

  • Master's and PhD degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Deep practical experience building secure products that conform to security protocols, industry standards, and best practices.
  • Experience with third-party vendors and security agencies on security certifications and compliance, including FIPS, Common Criteria, or DISA STIG.
  • Experience in software systems architecture, design, integration, and testing.

Nice to have

  • Specialization or prior experience in Computer or Network Security is highly desirable.
  • History of innovation with multiple patents or deployed solutions in software design.

Pay

USD 160,000 - 303,000 (base salary, Colorado); USD 172,000 - 349,000 (base salary, California); USD 152,000 - 349,000 (base salary, North Carolina & Texas & Virginia)

Tools

Kubernetes, FIPS, Common Criteria, DISA STIG

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First seen Oct 15, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)