Ironclad

Staff Application Security Engineer

Ironclad

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San FranciscoCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Develop and implement secure coding practices, procedures, and standards for software development teams.
  • Conduct application security assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Perform security reviews of code changes and ensure that security issues are addressed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remediate software vulnerabilities and implement secure coding practices.
  • Integrate security review processes into Ironclad’s CI/CD pipeline.
  • Conduct threat modeling and risk analysis to protect sensitive data.
  • Provide domain expertise on protective controls including system, network, encryption, and authentication services.
  • Work closely with members of the SRE, Development, IT, and Security teams to drive impactful changes to Ironclad’s cybersecurity posture.
  • Work closely with the risk and governance teams to implement compliance and security requirements.
  • Contribute to secure coding and other cybersecurity training programs.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other members of the engineering and security teams.

Requirements

  • BA/BS/MS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
  • 3+ Years of experience working in application security or software development, preferably with SaaS companies or in regulated fields
  • In-depth knowledge of application security concepts and practices, including OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25
  • Experience with security testing tools such as Burp Suite, AppScan, and Nessus
  • Strong proficiency in either Typescript or Javascript
  • Experience operating in any cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure, Digital Ocean etc.)
  • Ability to appropriately prioritize and respond to different escalations
  • Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong desire to take ownership of problems
  • Comfort working in a rapidly evolving environment and dealing with ambiguity
  • Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Team and goal-oriented
  • High output, low ego
  • Nice to Have: AI penetration testing
  • Experience with git and software branching and workflow strategies
  • Experience working with modern, microservice architectures including in Kubernetes or other containerized environments
  • Experience with enterprise observability platforms such as ELK, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.
  • Knowledge of Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code and configuration management solutions
  • Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS standards and frameworks
  • Experience with SAST and SCA tools such as Snyk, Checkmarx, Veracode, WhiteSource, or Black Duck
Benefits
  • 100% health coverage for employees (medical, dental, and vision), and 75% coverage for dependents with buy-up plan options available
  • Market-leading leave policies, including gender-neutral parental leave and compassionate leave
  • Family forming support through Maven for you and your partner
  • Paid time off - take the time you need, when you need it
  • Monthly stipends for wellbeing, hybrid work, and (if applicable) cell phone use
  • Mental health support through Modern Health, including therapy, coaching, and digital tools
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits (US Employees)
  • 401(k) plan with Fidelity with employer match (US Employees)
  • Regular team events to connect, recharge, and have fun
  • And most importantly: the opportunity to help build the company you want to work at
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
secure coding practicesapplication security assessmentsvulnerability testingthreat modelingrisk analysisTypescriptJavascriptcloud computinginfrastructure-as-codemicroservice architectures
Soft Skills
communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationownershipadaptabilityteam-orientedgoal-orientedmentorshipleadership
Certifications
BA in Computer ScienceBS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer ScienceSOC 2ISO 27001NISTCIS