Senior Security Engineer

Vanta provides trust management platform that helps companies improve and prove their security through automated compliance standards monitoring.
$218,000 - $256,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Senior Security Engineer

Vanta is a pioneering company in the security and compliance space, founded in 2018 with a mission to secure the internet and protect consumer data. As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll join a company that's revolutionizing how businesses approach security through their Trust Management Platform. The role offers a unique opportunity to impact security across the organization, from operational services to product development.

You'll be part of Vanta's Security organization, working on projects that directly influence the company's security posture and its products. The position combines technical security expertise with strategic thinking, requiring you to identify risks, implement solutions, and build sustainable security programs. You'll collaborate with various teams, from engineering to sales, making security accessible and effective throughout the organization.

The role offers competitive compensation ($218K – $256K plus equity) and comprehensive benefits, including full medical coverage and flexible work arrangements. You'll work in a remote environment with a kind and talented team, where security expertise is valued but not always required for success. This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who wants to make a significant impact in a high-growth company that's becoming a leader in the security compliance space.

What makes this role particularly exciting is the chance to work on both internal security initiatives and contribute to a product that helps other companies improve their security practices. You'll be at the forefront of security innovation, working with modern tools and methodologies while helping shape the future of security compliance automation.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer

  • Participate in team exercises to identify potential security risks, including threat modeling and tabletop scenarios
  • Plan projects to address prioritized risks and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Build maintainable programs for operational excellence
  • Collaborate with engineers to review project plans and pull requests
  • Build, customize, and run tools to increase security program maturity
  • Support bug bounty and penetration testing programs
  • Establish and maintain a network of security champions
  • Deliver security training to address knowledge gaps
  • Provide input into architectural discussions

Requirements For Senior Security Engineer

  • Track record of independent ownership of areas of responsibility
  • Experience with threat modeling, red teaming, penetration testing
  • Some experience writing code and ability to read code to find security flaws
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with deep developer empathy
  • Highly organized project management skills

Benefits For Senior Security Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Industry-competitive compensation
  • 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
  • 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents
  • Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends
  • Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours and location
  • Open PTO policy
  • 11 paid holidays in the US
  • Offices in SF, NYC, Dublin, and Sydney

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