Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Schrödinger; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a passionate Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on safeguarding vital information assets in a company dedicated to improving health through advanced computational methods. You'll design secure cloud architectures, stay ahead of emerging threats, and work with a dynamic team of experts. With a strong focus on public cloud security, this position promises a collaborative environment where your contributions will shape the future of security practices. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a company that values diversity and offers a range of perks, including competitive salaries and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Healthcare (with dental and vision)

401k

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Flexible work schedule

Parental leave program

Catered meals in the office

Company culture events

Over a month of paid vacation

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud security platforms and tools.
• Strong understanding of encryption and IAM practices.
• Ability to develop documentation for security processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and recommend actions.
• Develop training for cloud and developer security.

Skills

Cloud Security

Public Cloud Security Workflows

Security Risk Management

Technical Communication

Python Programming

Terraform

Incident Response

Education

CCSP Certification

CISSP Certification

GIAC Certification

Tools

Google Compute Platform (GCP)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Microsoft Azure

Wiz

Orca Security

Palo Alto Prisma Cloud

Job description

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We’re looking to hire a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods!

As part of our Information Security team, you’ll have a direct and growing impact on safeguarding information assets and systems that are helping to fight diseases with code. We’re looking for someone who’s excited about implementing and refining effective and efficient controls to protect our users and data. As a member of a company with a significant cloud footprint, you’ll help shape and drive technology and organizational transformations, and play a crucial role in protecting our data and infrastructure.

Who Will Love This Job

• A security professional who is passionate about public cloud and developer security workflows
• A self-motivated engineer and architect who can articulate a vision for sustainable security practices
• A critical thinker who can balance security risks with business effectiveness
• A technical thought leader in security who keeps their finger on the pulse of the latest developments, practices, and threats
• An excellent verbal and written communicator who can convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  
  

What you’ll do:

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures, ensuring adherence to industry standards and overall best practices
• Stay up to date on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies in cloud security; recommend plans of action to respond and adapt to changing landscape
• Function as part of a small, cross-functional team that specializes in cybersecurity
• Develop documentation and training for cloud and developer security
  
  

What you should have:

• CCSP, GIAC, CISSP, other security credentials or related experience
• Experience with cloud environments, in particular Google Compute Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Service (AWS), and Microsoft Azure
• Deep familiarity with cloud security platforms, such as Wiz, Orca Security, Divvycloud, Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, etc.
• Experience with developing security practices and tools, such as SAST, DAST, CI/CD, SCA, etc.
• Additional understanding of other cybersecurity practices, such as encryption, identity and access management (IAM), network security, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Programming experience using Python, Terraform, OPA, ruby, etc.
  
  

Pay And Perks

Schrödinger understands it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary, stock options, and a wide range of benefits that include healthcare (with dental and vision), a 401k, pre-tax commuter benefits, a flexible work schedule, and a parental leave program. We have catered meals in the office, a company culture that is relaxed but engaged, and over a month of paid vacation time. Our Office Management team also plans a myriad of fun company-wide events. New York is home to our largest office, but we have teams all over the world. Schrödinger is honored to have been included in Crain's New York Best Places to Work, BuiltIn's NYC Best Place to Work, and Newsweek's list of America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces.

Estimated base salary range: $130,000 - $200,000. Actual compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, degrees held, market data, and business needs. If you have any questions regarding the compensation for this role, do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our Strategic Growth team.

Sound exciting? Apply today and join us!

As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science, Information Technology, and Engineering

• Industries

  Software Development, Biotechnology Research, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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