Security Engineer, Product Security

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience), Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty) are advantageous.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years concentrated on cloud security within AWS environments.

Deep understanding of AWS architecture, security services, and best practices for securing cloud applications and data.

Proficiency in using infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation) and in automating security tasks within AWS.

Skilled in scripting languages (Python, TypeScript, Go) for the automation of security tasks and the integration of security tools.

Familiarity with containerization and microservices, particularly in securing stacks using these technologies.

Solid knowledge of network security, encryption technologies, and secure coding practices.

Excellent analytical skills for identifying and mitigating complex security vulnerabilities and risks.

Strong communication and leadership abilities, capable of working collaboratively across teams and effectively conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Security Expertise: Experience finding and resolving security issues and vulnerabilities in code. Bug Bounty programs. Secure by design principals and working with engineers during design time.

Analytical: Collects data and information; uses critical thinking to solve problems and make sound decisions.

Collaboration & Teamwork: Builds partnerships with others to reach common goals. Able to share credit with coworkers, display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment. Works closely with other departments as necessary, supports group decisions and solicits opinions from coworkers.

Communication: Presents information through verbal and written communication; reads and interprets complex information; listens well. Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding of unique audiences.

Decision-Making: Acts quickly to solve problems and exercises good judgment by making sound and well-informed decisions. Perceives the impact and implications of decisions; makes effective and timely decisions, even when data is limited.

Dependability/Self-Management: Possesses the personal discipline and diligence necessary to keep commitments and to complete tasks. Is accountable for actions and outcomes. Makes effort to improve situations without explicit instructions; a self-starter who consciously manages his/her own time and resources.

Customer Centric : Values the importance of delivering high quality, innovative service to employees; understands the needs of the client; responds promptly and is accessible to them; follows through on commitments in a timely manner; maintains positive, long-term working relationships; assumes ownership of process issues and takes appropriate steps to mitigate problems. Gets consistently high feedback from stakeholders. Raises hand to help.

Flexibility / adaptability : Adjusts quickly to changing priorities, conditions, and challenges. Copes effectively with complexity and change. Is comfortable navigating ambiguity. Can handle business changes with ease and with a lack of frustration or feeling of defeat. Feels comfortable dealing with limited unknowns in an area they are well versed in.

Planning & Organization: Manages multiple projects, determines project urgency in a meaningful and practical way, uses goals to guide actions, creates detailed action plans, and organizes tasks.

Do Excellent Work

Respect The Opportunity (each other, the user)

Overshare

Bias Towards Action

We offer competitive compensation that is geo-adjusted based on your location , along with meaningful equity so you share in the value you help create. Our benefits include:

401(k) match

100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents

12 weeks paid parental leave (for all parents, no waiting period)

Stipends for Family-forming needs Gender-affirming care

Family-forming needs

Gender-affirming care

Unlimited PTO

We are builders, and we choose to spend our time building things that matter. Many of our people have backgrounds in Defense Tech as well as the defense and intelligence community. We build to win.

We hire excellent people, give them outsized responsibility, and trust them to execute at a high level. Everyone here has a track record of solving hard problems throughout their careers.

We believe that personal privacy and national security interests are not inherently at odds, and can be reconciled via strong technology.

We believe that companies exist to build awesome things and take care of their people. Our benefits reflect that– top-tier health care, 401(k) matching, and a generous vacation policy (that we actually use).

We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. Achieving diversity across these categories will serve to make our company stronger and our product better.