HackerRank

Senior Security Engineer

HackerRank

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bangalore • India

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Continuously monitor security tools and logs to identify potential threats.
  • Investigate alerts and coordinate with engineering or DevOps teams for incident response.
  • Fill out IT security questionnaires from customers in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Be available to answer customer follow-ups regarding security concerns.
  • Respond to security-related customer queries or tickets (e.g., data handling, compliance, vulnerabilities).
  • Participate in security review calls with customers and prospects to provide reassurance about HackerRank’s security posture.
  • Support in drafting and updating the security policies (e.g., password management, BYOD, vendor risk assessments).
  • Help maintain compliance with security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 42001, SOC 2, GDPR) and gather necessary evidence during audits.
  • Conduct or coordinate vulnerability scans and penetration testing.
  • Work closely with product teams to ensure timely patching and remediation of critical vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct training sessions and internal communications to educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and other security best practices.
  • Act as the first line of investigation for potential security incidents across the company.
  • Escalate complex or severe security issues to the CTO/CISO as needed

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in information security, risk management, or security operations, with a focus on customer-facing security support.
  • Strong communication skills to engage confidently with customers, address security concerns, and build trust.
  • Hands-on experience with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and NIST compliance.
  • Proficiency in security operations including monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
  • Ability to balance security and business needs, ensuring protection without slowing down product development or operations.
  • Experience in automation and process improvement to streamline security workflows and reduce overhead.
  • Bonus: Relevant certifications (nice to have) such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+ to demonstrate industry expertise.
  • Bonus: Experience in managing IT Operations, tool and procurement
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
information securityrisk managementsecurity operationsincident responsevulnerability managementautomationprocess improvementvulnerability scanspenetration testingsecurity frameworks
Soft Skills
communication skillscustomer engagementtrust buildingincident investigationtraininginternal communicationbalancing security and business needs
Certifications
CISSPCISMSecurity+