Senior Security Engineer (Remote)

About the role

Appfire is seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated and dedicated Senior Security Engineer to join our Information Security team. This Senior Security Engineer role will report to our Deputy CISO and work within our Security Engineering & Architecture team to handle diverse security engineering and architecture related tasks for our rapidly growing company, including managing risk through a shared vision with Appfire’s business leaders.

While focusing on people, process, systems, and metrics, and keeping up with the latest threats and trends in security, you will also handle the identification of risks and recommendations for security Appfire’s product and environments. Activities will include engineering and architecture focused tasks, supporting security systems, supporting security reviews and audits, and verification of adherence to security policy, including cloud security policies. 

You will be expected to engage in professional development to maintain continual growth in professional skills and knowledge essential to the position and thrive in a highly collaborative workplace and actively engage in helping create secure software applications. 

Your everyday tasks will include:

• Security Engineering & Architecture:
  • Perform security and privacy engineering and architecture reviews, ensuring security and privacy by design, and act to secure Appfire’s products, cloud environments, corporate environment, vendor implementations, etc.
  • Develop tools and processes to enforce continuous security compliance for Appfire’s cloud apps and cloud infrastructure.
• SecEngOps:
  • Support the development of Appfire’s security roadmap by identifying tools and processes to be implemented to mitigate security risk.
  • Provide expertise and direction in the integration efforts of Appfire M&A activities, aligning to information security standards and policies.
  • Implement and maintain information security systems and services to support the Information Security team (SecEngOps).
  • Manage and support Information Security projects, in alignment with Appfire’s Project Management Organization (PMO).
  • Maintain IAM polices and administrate and review policy compliance, including access reviews.

Skills and experience you'll need to succeed:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience working in cyber security engineering and/or architecture. Working at a SaaS software company is preferred.
• Preference is given to candidates with experience performing security work in a multi-cloud environment.
• Experience with at least one vulnerability scanning tool (e.g. Qualys, Rapid7, Wiz, etc.).
• Working knowledge of at least one scripting language, Python preferred, and Linux concepts/command line familiarity.
• An understanding of key cryptography concepts such as symmetric/asymmetric keys, algorithms, and protocols (PKI, GPG, RSA, x509 certificates and TLS/SSL).
• Strategic analysis, creative problem solving, and business judgment are required.
• Knowledge of common information security frameworks such as CIS, NIST, ISO 27001 & SOC 2 a plus.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, changing environment with high growth.
• A self-starter with the ability to take initiative, who can proactively identify issues/opportunities and recommend actions.

Beyond the resume skills that match our culture and this role:

• You are dedicated to elevating client and co-worker experiences, knowing that exceptional work centers on serving others.
• You adapt swiftly to new business demands, understanding that change fuels collective and individual growth.
• You excel in communication, effectively connecting in remote/hybrid environments using tools like Slack, Zoom, and G Suite and through occasional in-person events.
• You have exceptional coaching, mentoring, and people development skills.

We offer:

Financial benefits

• Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity.
• 401(k) Matching Component.

Skills development benefits

• Access to the Appfire University learning platform – a hub of knowledge, interactive resources, and engaging instructor-led courses designed to fuel your learning journey with unparalleled depth and accessibility.

PTO, health & well-being

• 10 paid holidays + Flexible PTO – no set number of days that you must take in a year.
• 100% company-paid health insurance.
• 50/50 split dental and vision insurance.

Volunteering

• 3 fully paid days each year to participate in Appfire Town, Appfire’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program.

Other

• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Mobile phone and Internet stipend.

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