Senior Security Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Automate security processes, including asset management, vulnerability management, and patch management, using cloud-based tools and scripting
• Lead the adoption of developer tooling—such as linters, static analysis, posture assessment scanners, and query inspectors—to accelerate secure system development
• Build and embed security-first application primitives across our products
• Contribute meaningfully to AWS security, ensuring robust protection across all aspects of our cloud infrastructure
• Provide security guidance throughout the development lifecycle, including secure coding practices and vulnerability assessments
• Regular identification, assessment, and remediation of security vulnerabilities
• Understand and communicate the risk associated with vulnerabilities to stakeholders across the organization, providing actionable security guidance
• Work closely with other departments to align security strategies with business goals
• Ensure project plans and security documentation are complete and up to date, providing oversight and direction for security initiatives
• Participate in retrospectives and other activities to continuously improve the security posture of the organization

Requirements

• Proven track record in automating security processes and integrating cloud-based security tools
• Experience contributing application code that contributes to the overall security of the application including features, bug fixes, or internal tooling
• Hands-on experience with AWS security practices and tools
• Proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, Ruby, and JavaScript
• Possesses a startup mindset with a strong sense of ownership, balancing high-quality work with a sense of urgency
• Excellent problem-solving skills, capable of working independently with minimal guidance
• Strong bias for action, proactively addressing issues and taking initiative
• Adaptable to assist in all pillars of security across the organization
• Willingness to work in person at our office 4-5 days a week

Compensation

Salary range: $210,000 - $270,000 base, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.