Senior Security Engineer

Seesaw Learning

Senior Security Engineer enhancing security strategy and roadmap for Seesaw's engineering organization. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure security best practices across the company.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in application security, cloud security, and compliance frameworks, with a strong focus on integrating security practices across engineering and product teams. Proven ability to lead security strategy, implement security controls, and drive the adoption of security tooling and automation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Application SecurityCloud Security (AWS, GCP, Azure)Security Tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA)Compliance Frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001)Vulnerability Management

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Hard Skills

Threat ModelingSecure Code ReviewVulnerability ScanningIncident ResponseSecurity Controls ImplementationCI/CD IntegrationInfrastructure as CodeAuthentication and AuthorizationData ProtectionSecurity Standards Enforcement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic and Tactical Operation

Tools & Technologies

Security AutomationSecurity InfrastructureSIEM

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPCSSLPOSCP

Industry Keywords

Security Best PracticesRisk ManagementSecurity PostureSecurity PoliciesRegulatory Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive the company’s security strategy, roadmap, and overall posture
Serve as the internal expert on security best practices and risk management
Partner cross-functionally to ensure security is embedded across engineering, product, IT, and legal
Lead threat modeling, secure code reviews, and architecture reviews
Define and enforce secure coding standards and vulnerability management processes
Drive adoption of SAST, DAST, SCA, and other security tooling
Build and maintain security tooling, automation, and infrastructure as code
Implement security controls across application, API, and infrastructure layers
Partner with engineers on authentication, authorization, and data protection
Own vulnerability scanning, patching, and incident response processes
Strengthen cloud security (IAM, networking, secrets, logging, monitoring)
Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and automate security gates
Partner with Legal to develop and maintain security policies and standards
Lead or support compliance efforts (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001)
Stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
Strong experience in application security (threat modeling, code review, SDLC integration)
Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including IAM and networking
Ability to operate both strategically and tactically—setting direction while staying hands-on
Strong communication skills; able to translate security concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
Experience with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001) (Nice-to-Haves)
Familiarity with security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, SIEM, vulnerability management) (Nice-to-Haves)
Experience building security programs in startup or high-growth environments (Nice-to-Haves)
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, OSCP) (Nice-to-Haves)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental + Orthodontics/Vision Coverage
401k Match
Flexible Paid Time Off
Mindfulness First Fridays
Monthly Technology Stipend
Home Office Setup Stipend
Professional Development Stipend
Paid Parental Leave
Charitable Donation Matching
Volunteer Days