About This Role
This Security Engineer role is responsible for managing the company's security posture and protecting its applications from external threats. The ideal candidate will manage IT-related security issues, ensure software application security through manual and automatic penetration testing, and make critical security management decisions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct penetration tests against web applications infrastructure
- Validate security on new hardware and software infrastructure
- Assist front-line company representatives with security questions
- Manage firewall rules and internal penetration testing
- Manage SOC II controls and external penetration testing
- Manage priorities through a backlog management system (Jira)
Requirements
- 3+ years experience performing penetration testing (against web applications)
- Experience securing cloud-based infrastructures and solutions
- Previous experience working on an information security team
- Advanced knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (OWASP) and best practices
- Familiarity with SOC II controls and how to review them
- Experience in other technical roles (Sys Admin, Helpdesk, etc.)
- Strong understanding of Linux server environments
- Experience with Kanban and Agile Dev Ops workflows
- A good attitude and willingness to learn
Nice to have:
- Degree in CS, IT, or similar field
- CISSP, Security+, or other security-related or Linux or cloud-related certifications
- Previous scripting experience (Python, Perl, Ruby, or PHP)
- Strong time prioritization skills
- Proactive approach to continuously increasing efficiency
- Measured demeanor that assumes the best of people and respects co-workers
- Real-world examples of demonstrated technical leadership
Benefits
- Great company culture
- Genuine work/life balance
- 3 weeks paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid vacation (ask us about this!)
- Medical with HSA and FSA options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Financial Peace University reimbursement and bonus
Application Process
- Complete a background check before being hired
About the Company
Our mission is simple: we want to set people free to do meaningful work. People love our software, and people love working here too. We've been recognized as a "Best Company to Work For" and have received awards for workplace effectiveness and flexibility.