Security Engineer – Application Security, Identity

Real Chemistry

Security Engineer responsible for application security across environments at Real Chemistry. Collaborating on security controls for AWS and GitHub based development pipelines.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeBoston • Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in application security and cloud security, with a strong focus on AWS IAM, GitHub security tooling, and compliance with SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA standards. Proven ability to define security controls, conduct security reviews, and coordinate penetration testing in high-growth environments.

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AWS IAMGitHub Security ToolingApplication SecuritySecurity CertificationsThreat Modeling

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Hard Skills

Application SecurityCloud SecuritySecurity ControlsPenetration TestingAudit LoggingRisk Lifecycle ManagementSecurity ReviewSecurity Tooling StandardsSAML / OIDC FederationThird-Party Security Coordination

Tools & Technologies

AWSGitHub

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPOSCPGIAC

Industry Keywords

SOC 2GDPRHIPAADevOpsSecurity Policies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Owns application security across multiple environments
Acts as reviewer for the least complex environments
Defines and enforces security controls across AWS hosted workloads and GitHub based development pipelines
Conduct security reviews of internally developed applications
Co-lead production readiness reviews for strictly governed environments
Define and manage GitHub native security controls
Establish standards for security tooling
Define AWS security standards
Scope and coordinate third-party penetration testing
Maintain audit logging maturity per environment requirements
Partner with DevOps Engineering to ensure security policies are implemented in pipelines and infrastructure
Define approved AI providers and usage boundaries

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years (or 3–5+ in high-growth environments) in cloud security, 2 of which should be focused application security
Hands-on security experience with:
AWS IAM
SAML / OIDC federation
GitHub security tooling
Experience with threat modeling and coordinating penetration testing
Familiarity with SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA-adjacent controls
In-depth understanding of the risk lifecycle
Associates degree or higher or equivalent experience
Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, GIAC, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Remote work options
Mental wellness coaching and support
Free snacks in the office
Access to over 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning
Generous holiday and paid time off