Staff Platform Security Engineer

Ping Identity

Platform Security Engineer focusing on security engineering and Secure Software Development Lifecycle for Ping Identity products. Engage in threat modeling, security reviews, and vulnerability assessments within agile teams.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $152,000 - $172,335 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Platform Security Engineering, focusing on Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) practices, vulnerability assessment, and security design reviews. Proficient in securing cloud infrastructure and API security while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Platform Security EngineeringSecure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)API SecurityKubernetesJava

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability AssessmentThreat ModelingStatic Code AnalysisDynamic Runtime FuzzingExploit DevelopmentInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Network ProtocolsTCP/IPHTTP/SIPSEC

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Platform SecurityWeb Application SecurityAgile EnvironmentSecurity Design ReviewsCloud Infrastructure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaKubernetesTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Platform Security Engineering for assigned Ping Identity products and tools
Assist in developing and implementing Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) practices
Work with the product teams to perform security design/code reviews and vulnerability assessment and management in an agile environment
Perform security tasks including (but not limited to) threat modeling, developer training, static code analysis, dynamic runtime fuzzing, and exploit development.
Innovate the automation of SSDLC tasks
Collaborate with SRE and Engineering teams to secure platform infrastructure
Assist the presales, support and customer success teams responding to prospect, customer and field questions related to product and industry security
Engage with third-party security consultants for independent security assessments, bug bounties and penetration testing of the product

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of proficiency in a mix of Enterprise Platform Security, API Security and Web Application Security
5+ years of developing commercial or open-source products (experience in Java preferred) or equivalent experience
Experience securing services based cloud infrastructure, including Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) platform models.
Understanding of network protocols and architectures such as TCP/IP, UDP, IPv6, IPSEC, TLS, HTTP/S, routing protocols
Exceptional problem-solving skills, curiosity about the inner workings of systems and show attention to details and documentation
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule
Parental Leave
Progressive Healthcare Options
Retirement Programs
Opportunity for Education Reimbursement
Commuter Offset (Specific locations)