Staff Security Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Security Engineer with over 10 years of overall experience, including 5+ years of coding experience, and a robust background in security reviews, threat modeling, and incident response. This role requires a unique combination of advanced software development skills and deep expertise in security to perform thorough security reviews and threat modeling for both regular and Generative AI applications. The ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate security into our development processes, ensuring our applications are secure by design and capable of resisting various threats.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned software engineer with a strong security focus to play a vital role in enhancing the security posture of our applications, including cutting-edge Generative AI solutions. If you are passionate about integrating security into software development and possess the required skills and experience, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality code for various software applications, emphasizing security best practices.
• Conduct comprehensive security reviews and threat modeling for new and existing applications, including Web, LLM, Generative AI, Mobile, Cloud, Thick Client applications, to identify potential security vulnerabilities and risks.
• Automate the security review and threat modeling processes using scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash.
• Utilize knowledge of OWASP Web, LLM, and Mobile Top 10, SANS Top 25, CVE, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks to guide security assessments, reviews, code analysis, and threat modeling.
• Collaborate with various teams across the organization, including software developers, product managers, and security professionals, to ensure security is integrated throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop and implement standardized security methodologies, procedures, and tools for application security.
• Stay informed about the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and trends in both traditional and Generative AI application security.
• Document and report security findings in a clear and structured manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide actionable remediation recommendations and track their implementation to closure.
• Contribute to the development of security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Mentor junior engineers on secure coding practices and develop internal training materials.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure that security best practices are maintained across all projects.
• Lead the development of security-related features and tools to enhance the security posture of our applications.
• Collaborate with the incident response team to investigate, remediate, and learn from security incidents, ensuring that findings are integrated into future security measures.
• Develop incident response plans and ensure they are tested and revised regularly to remain effective and current.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Software Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 10 years of overall experience, including 5+ years of software development experience with a strong emphasis on security.
• Experience with LLM, Generative AI Models, and prompt engineering (e.g., OpenAI, Google Gemini, Claude).
• Strong understanding of OWASP Web, LLM, and Mobile Top 10, SANS Top 25, CVE, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
• Proven experience in security reviews and threat modeling for a wide range of applications, including Generative AI applications.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar, with a focus on secure coding practices.
• In-depth understanding of security protocols, authentication/authorization mechanisms, encryption, and secure software development practices.
• Familiarity with security assessment tools and best practices for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and prioritize security risks based on potential impact.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of security professionals.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, CRTE, CRTP, or Security+ are a plus.
• Experience with secure code review, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and DevSecOps practices is preferred.
• Proven experience in contributing to incident response efforts, including investigation, remediation, and post-incident analysis.