Security Engineer
Description For Security Engineer
Instructure, a leading educational technology company, is seeking a Security Engineer to join their team in a remote capacity. This role is crucial in protecting their SaaS platform and maintaining the trust of their customers and partners.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $185,000 and comes with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k, and flexible work arrangements. As a Security Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of securing Instructure's educational technology infrastructure, working with modern tools and technologies in cloud environments.
The role encompasses three main areas: Infrastructure Security, Application Security, and Security Operations. You'll be responsible for ensuring secure cloud configurations, implementing zero-trust architecture, managing security tooling, and maintaining robust CICD pipeline controls. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify and address vulnerabilities while implementing industry best practices.
The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in security engineering, strong knowledge of cloud security (particularly AWS), and expertise in DevSecOps practices. You should be comfortable with various programming languages like Java, JavaScript, and Ruby, and have experience with security tools and frameworks.
Working at Instructure means joining a company that values diversity, innovation, and personal growth. They offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact on educational technology security. The company provides opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement and encourages a healthy work-life balance with flexible schedules and paid time off.
This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who wants to contribute to meaningful educational technology while working with cutting-edge security tools and practices. The remote work environment offers flexibility while allowing you to be part of a team that's revolutionizing how educational institutions manage and access their data securely.
Responsibilities For Security Engineer
- Ensure secure configurations of cloud environments (AWS)
- Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security practices
- Design, implement, deploy, and maintain security tooling
- Oversight and management of CNAPP platforms
- Manage zerotrust platform(s) and support zerotrust philosophy
- Use static code analysis and vulnerability scanning tools
- Manage CICD pipeline controls using Git (Github Actions)
- Collaborate with developers to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
- Perform code reviews and provide guidance on secure coding practices
- Manage third-party dependency packages and container images
- Build and improve Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR) practices
- Build security alerting based on Indicators of Compromise (IoC)
- Participate in investigations and incident response activities
Requirements For Security Engineer
- 3+ years of experience in security engineering or similar role
- Proficiency in securing cloud environments (AWS)
- Strong familiarity with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline security
- Experience with vulnerability scanners and code analysis tools
- Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and secure application development
- Working understanding of networking, encryption, and authentication protocols
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work effectively on a remote team
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Benefits For Security Engineer
- Competitive salary and 401k
- Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
- HSA program, vision, voluntary life, and AD&D
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
- LifeStyle Spending Account
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