At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential.
What We’re Looking For:
The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer will be a key contributor to 2U’s efforts to maintain a secure and resilient technology environment. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and a proactive mindset to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across cloud, application, and infrastructure layers.
This position focuses on implementing scalable security solutions, automating security processes, and integrating security best practices into operational workflows and development pipelines. The ideal candidate has broad experience in cybersecurity, hands-on familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps practices, and an aptitude for learning and applying new technologies.
Being a senior position, the Cybersecurity Engineer III will take on a leadership role in shaping and executing the organization’s cybersecurity strategy. This includes spearheading complex security initiatives, guiding technical teams in best practices, and providing expertise to solve advanced security challenges. The role demands strong decision-making capabilities, the ability to manage critical projects, and a commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats. This individual will play a pivotal part in driving the security maturity of 2U’s technology landscape.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Security Operations and Implementation
DevOps/DevSecOps Practices
Infrastructure and Cloud Security
Application Security
Proactive Risk Management
Provide Technical Leadership
Drive Strategic Initiatives
Things That Should Be In Your Background:
Benefits & Culture
Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to world-class online higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow
We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time, ZA benefits include:
2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike.
2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at:recruitingaccommodations@2u.com.