Senior Security Engineer, Threat & Offensive Security

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Drive and conduct security testing and penetration tests across applications, infrastructure, and networks to identify exploitable vulnerabilities
• Manage and implement security testing tools and frameworks to simulate real-world attacks and validate the effectiveness of existing security controls
• Design and implement AI-enabled workflows to scale security testing and threat related operations.
• Manage and operationalize threat intelligence to anticipate emerging threats and adjust defenses proactively
• Partner with external pentesting firms for periodic, independent reviews
• Perform security reviews of new systems, features, architectures, and third-party integrations, providing actionable risk-based recommendations
• Collaborate with Engineering, IT, Product and other teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities and strengthen security controls
• Develop and refine playbooks, procedures, and standards for offensive security testing, threat monitoring, and incident response
• Monitor and manage security alerts and incidents, analyze data, and respond to security events
• Support operational activities including general security reviews, security monitoring, vendor security, issue remediation, security awareness, audit/compliance, and other processes

Ideal Background

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a security engineering, penetration testing, threat intelligence, or similar roles with relevant responsibilities and background
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Technology, or a related field
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GPEN, GCIH or similar)
• Knowledge of cloud environments
• Experience with security testing, monitoring, and response technologies (threat intelligence platforms, vulnerability scanners, SIEM, EDR, or similar)

Benefits

• Base Compensation Band: $180K - 230K. Base salary offered is determined by a number of factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skills This Base Compensation pay range applies to our New York City located staff and may differ according to location.
• This Base Compensation pay range applies to our New York City located staff and may differ according to location.
• Compensation: Competitive salary with a meaningful stake in the company via equity, and 401k plan
• Health & well-being: We’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits
• Commuter benefits: We offer pre-tax deductions for public transportation, rideshare services, and parking expenses to make your commute more affordable and convenient
• Grow together: Company wide orientation for you to successfully onboard and other learning & development opportunities including regular review cycles that feature 360 degree feedback
• Play together: Quarterly budgets for team and company outings. Use it for team swag, cooking classes, or team dinners!
• Generous time off: Flexible paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays
• Baby bonding time: 12 weeks off for both birthing and non-birthing parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition
• Throughout the interview process, please remember that emails will only be from valon.com email addresses. We will never ask for any personally identifiable information during the interview process itself. Please reach out to talent@valon.com if you have any requests to verify the authenticity of an outreach.
• Valon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Valon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.