Security Engineer – Cloud & Application Security

Supernova Technology™; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Paid Time Off

Commuter benefits

Continuation education assistance

Job summary

A technology company in Chicago is seeking a motivated Security Engineer to enhance the security of its SaaS platform. The role involves working on application security, managing vulnerabilities, and integrating security into development workflows. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of security experience. Employee benefits include medical insurance, retirement savings, and flexible PTO. Compensation ranges from $95,000 to $130,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in security or software engineering.
• Strong knowledge of web/API security issues.
• Experience with SDLC security tools and CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on web/API penetration tests.
• Integrate security tools in CI/CD processes.
• Conduct threat modeling and security design reviews.

Skills

Web/API security issues (auth, session management)

SDLC security tools (SAST/DAST/SCA)

Scripting or coding skills (Python, JavaScript)

Clear communication skills

AI/LLM-assisted tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in security engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

CI/CD workflows

Job description

A technology company in Chicago is seeking a motivated Security Engineer to enhance the security of its SaaS platform. The role involves working on application security, managing vulnerabilities, and integrating security into development workflows. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of security experience. Employee benefits include medical insurance, retirement savings, and flexible PTO. Compensation ranges from $95,000 to $130,000, based on qualifications and experience.