Security Engineer, Vulnerability Response

Coinbase; United States; On-site; USD 152,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the crypto space is seeking a skilled Security Engineer for their Vulnerability Response team. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage vulnerabilities, driving risk reduction, and enhancing security processes. Candidates should have strong programming skills, experience in vulnerability management, and a passion for contributing to the security of the cryptoeconomy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in vulnerability management or application security.
• Hands-on experience in triaging and classifying vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerability remediation efforts with engineering teams.
• Use Python and SQL to analyze vulnerability data.
• Monitor adherence to vulnerability handling SLAs.

Skills

Python

SQL

Communication

Organizational Skills

Tools

GitHub Enterprise

Docker

AWS

GCP

Job description

Security Engineer, Vulnerability Response

Security Engineer, Vulnerability Response

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Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

Coinbase Information Security is looking for a skilled Security Engineer to join the Vulnerability Response (VR) team. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with cross-functional partners to effectively triage, prioritize, and resolve vulnerabilities across Coinbase’s systems and platforms. As a security engineer in the VR team you will contribute directly to the reduction of security risk by implementing scalable vulnerability handling mechanisms while promoting an efficient and seamless developer experience. You will run remediation campaigns, setting requirements and driving tooling development, and using a data-driven approach to influence engineering leads and executives on program direction and priorities.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly technical environment where you’ll help shape the tooling and processes used to secure the cryptoeconomy.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Support vulnerability remediation efforts by working closely with engineering and product teams to drive consistent risk reduction.
• Use Python, SQL, or similar tools to extract actionable insights from vulnerability data and streamline reporting processes.
• Assist in building and maintaining VR tools to automate vulnerability handling tasks and improve program efficiency.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to vulnerability handling SLAs and remediation timelines, working directly to resolve bottlenecks.
• Contribute to operational metrics, and help devise strategies to meet OKRs for vulnerability response risk reduction.
• Participate in root cause analysis for recurring vulnerabilities and propose systematic measures to mitigate risks.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

• 3+ years of experience in vulnerability management, application security, or related information security domains.
• Hands-on experience in triaging and classifying vulnerabilities, including technical understanding of relevant remediation techniques.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, or equivalent scripting/programming skills to analyze data and automate workflows.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices for vulnerability management.
• High-level organizational skills with the ability to manage work within tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with engineering partners to resolve security risks.
• An execution-focused mindset, capable of navigating through ambiguity and delivering results.
• Passion for delivering meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment and contributing to the security of the cryptoeconomy.

Nice to haves:

• You have implemented security controls in developer platforms like GitHub Enterprise and Artifactory.
• You have worked with Golang, Docker, Airflow, and AWS or GCP.

Job ID#: P69491

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range: : $152,405 USD - $179,300 USD

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

Coinbase Information Security is looking for a skilled Security Engineer to join the Vulnerability Response (VR) team. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with cross-functional partners to effectively triage, prioritize, and resolve vulnerabilities across Coinbase’s systems and platforms. As a security engineer in the VR team you will contribute directly to the reduction of security risk by implementing scalable vulnerability handling mechanisms while promoting an efficient and seamless developer experience. You will run remediation campaigns, setting requirements and driving tooling development, and using a data-driven approach to influence engineering leads and executives on program direction and priorities.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly technical environment where you’ll help shape the tooling and processes used to secure the cryptoeconomy.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Support vulnerability remediation efforts by working closely with engineering and product teams to drive consistent risk reduction.


• Use Python, SQL, or similar tools to extract actionable insights from vulnerability data and streamline reporting processes.


• Assist in building and maintaining VR tools to automate vulnerability handling tasks and improve program efficiency.


• Monitor and enforce adherence to vulnerability handling SLAs and remediation timelines, working directly to resolve bottlenecks.


• Contribute to operational metrics, and help devise strategies to meet OKRs for vulnerability response risk reduction.


• Participate in root cause analysis for recurring vulnerabilities and propose systematic measures to mitigate risks.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

• 3+ years of experience in vulnerability management, application security, or related information security domains.


• Hands-on experience in triaging and classifying vulnerabilities, including technical understanding of relevant remediation techniques.


• Proficiency in Python, SQL, or equivalent scripting/programming skills to analyze data and automate workflows.


• Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices for vulnerability management.


• High-level organizational skills with the ability to manage work within tight deadlines and shifting priorities.


• Excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with engineering partners to resolve security risks.


• An execution-focused mindset, capable of navigating through ambiguity and delivering results.


• Passion for delivering meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment and contributing to the security of the cryptoeconomy.

Nice to haves:

• You have implemented security controls in developer platforms like GitHub Enterprise and Artifactory.


• You have worked with Golang, Docker, Airflow, and AWS or GCP.

Job ID#: P69491

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range: : $152,405 USD - $179,300 USD

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here . Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify programin certain locations, as required by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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