Sr. Security Software Engineer

OpenGov is seeking a Sr. Security Software Engineer to join their Global Security team. This role involves working closely with product and engineering teams to build secure systems for agile security. The ideal candidate is passionate about enabling engineering teams to address product and enterprise risk while maintaining business velocity and scaling for growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing scalable, secure, and maintainable tools
• Leading a Secure-by-Default program through automation
• Advocating for and fostering a Security Champions program across engineering
• Automating secure cloud operations and integrating security tools in SecDevOps pipelines
• Proactively identifying and automating vulnerability management
• Mentoring junior security software engineers

Requirements:

• BA/BS in computer science or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering or application security
• Expertise in platform security, security architecture, secure code review, API security, and threat modeling
• Experience with identity and access management, cyber security, and reverse engineering malware
• Proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, C++, or C#
• Experience with AWS cloud security, container technology, and CI/CD systems

OpenGov offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $260,000 per year, along with bonus eligibility. The company provides excellent benefits, including 90% paid Medical/Dental/Vision premiums, unlimited PTO, and a wellness stipend.

OpenGov is recognized as a top workplace, winning awards such as 2023 Top Workplaces USA and Forbes America's Best Startup Employer. The company is mission-driven, focusing on powering more effective and accountable government through its cloud software solutions used by over 1,800 government agencies.