Senior Security Engineer

Helps law firms, government agencies, and corporations analyze millions of documents in lawsuits and investigations using cutting-edge technology.
Oakland, CA, USA
$160,000 - $190,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Legal Tech

Description For Senior Security Engineer

Everlaw, a leading legal technology company, is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their team in Oakland, California. This role is crucial as security is one of the main strategic pillars at Everlaw, protecting sensitive customer data used in some of the world's most high-profile cases.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of legal technology and security, where you'll lead a team of security engineers and shape the security infrastructure of a rapidly growing platform. You'll be responsible for building and integrating security tools, conducting threat modeling, and implementing AWS security improvements across various services including IAM, Security Hub, and GuardDuty.

Working at Everlaw means joining a company that values both technical excellence and professional growth. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including equity, competitive salary ($160,000-$190,000), and extensive learning opportunities. The hybrid work environment provides flexibility with work-from-home days on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of security experience, strong programming skills (particularly in Python), and the ability to balance security requirements with business needs. You'll work with distributed systems, varied databases, and modern technologies including machine learning, making this role perfect for someone passionate about both security and continuous learning.

Everlaw's culture is open and vibrant, focused on promoting justice by illuminating truth. The company has received numerous recognitions, including ranking #9 on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2023 and being named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies for 2022. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on a platform that serves all 50 state Attorneys General and hundreds of law firms.

Last updated 21 hours ago

Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer

  • Lead a team of security engineers to build and integrate SSDLC tools
  • Advise engineers on building a secure platform through threat modeling and security reviews
  • Build security improvements on AWS accounts
  • Collaborate with various teams to meet operational security commitments
  • Triage security events and respond to security incidents
  • Develop and refine security processes and procedures
  • Guide others in developing security mindset and thinking like an attacker

Requirements For Senior Security Engineer

Python
  • At least 4 years of experience working in security
  • Programming skills in at least one scripting language (like Python)
  • Understanding of effective security processes
  • Authorization to work in the United States without restrictions
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers
  • Experience in identifying security problems and implementing solutions
  • Willingness to find creative security solutions without blocking work

Benefits For Senior Security Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Equity program
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid parental leave
  • 17 paid vacation days + 11 federal holidays
  • Modern Health membership
  • Annual Learning & Development budget
  • Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
  • Monthly home internet reimbursement
  • Flexible work-from-home days on Tuesdays and Fridays
  • Choice of hardware (Mac or PC)

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