Pekin Insurance

Security Software Engineer III

Pekin Insurance

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: PekinIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $94,000 - $129,000 per year

About the role

  • Designs and develops software with security best practices in mind
  • Implements secure coding standards to prevent vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and buffer overflows
  • Conducts code reviews to ensure compliance with security guidelines
  • Identifies potential security threats during the design phase
  • Performs risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Conducts regular security testing (static/dynamic analysis, penetration testing)
  • Develops threat models for applications and systems
  • Defines and implements secure architecture for applications and systems
  • Assists in investigating security breaches related to software
  • Collaborates with security operations teams during incidents
  • Ensures software meets regulatory and industry compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • Typically requires 5+ years of industry experience
  • In-depth ability to work across multiple environments including cloud and on-premises, and multiple operating systems
  • Use modern web development technologies and techniques (e.g., HTML5, CSS, Java Script, etc.)
  • In-depth knowledge of Continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI/CD), Agile, and automated deployment best practices
  • In-depth understanding of how components throughout the technology 'stack' interact
  • In-depth knowledge of databases and database interaction
  • CISSP(Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or OSCP(Offensive Security Certified Professional) certifications preferred
Benefits
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Generous 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays
  • Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule
  • Paid Volunteer Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
secure coding standardsSQL injection preventionXSS preventionbuffer overflow preventionstatic analysisdynamic analysispenetration testingthreat modelingsecure architecturedatabase interaction
Soft Skills
collaborationrisk assessmentincident investigation
Certifications
CISSPOSCP