
Security Software Engineer III
Pekin Insurance
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Pekin • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $94,000 - $129,000 per year
Tech Stack
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