Senior Security Engineer

Jobot; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Competitive benefits package

Company paid life insurance, short- &

Long-term disability insurance

HSA contributions

Healthcare and dependent care FSA

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Wellness resources

Commuter allowance

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Security Engineer in San Francisco to strengthen our PHP-based ecosystem security. The role focuses on implementing robust security measures, conducting audits, and guiding development with security in mind.

You’ll collaborate across teams, design secure architectures, and mentor junior engineers while staying current with industry threats and trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in application security.
• Experience with security frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of various security technologies and solutions.
• Experience conducting security audits, risk assessments, and testing.
• Excellent problem-solving and quick thinking under pressure.
• Strong communication to explain security to non-technical teammates.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust security measures to protect applications.
• Conduct regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities and risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into development and deployment.
• Design and maintain security architectures for software applications.
• Provide technical leadership on application security to the team.
• Stay updated on latest security trends and threats.
• Respond promptly to security incidents or breaches.
• Train and mentor junior security engineers on best practices.

Skills

Application security

Security frameworks

Vulnerability testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Job description

Senior Security Engineer

$150000 - $180000 per year | San Francisco, CA | On-site | Permanent

Help a digital content publisher with a PHP based ecosystem update their security posture.

A bit about us:

We are a global entertainment and music organization that provides services and infrastructure to artists, labels, and other creative partners. Our business brings together industry expertise, technology, data, and a collaborative approach to help creative businesses develop and grow.

We work with partners at different stages of their careers, providing flexible solutions tailored to their individual goals. Our model emphasizes independence, transparency, and long-term partnership while giving creators greater insight into the commercial side of their work.

With an international footprint and a growing range of capabilities, we operate in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where teams are encouraged to challenge conventional industry practices and develop better ways to serve creative partners.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, and Sick)
• Company 401(k) Plan
• Wellness Resources
• Commuter Allowance
• Cell Phone Allowance

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic Senior Security Engineer to join our rapidly growing Tech Services team. This is a permanent role that will focus on enhancing the security of our application services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application security, a passion for problem-solving, and a deep understanding of the latest industry trends and technologies.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Developing and implementing robust security measures, protocols, and procedures to protect our applications from potential threats or attacks.
• 2. Conducting regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and risks in our application systems.
• 3. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment of applications.
• 4. Designing and maintaining security architectures for our software applications.
• 5. Providing technical leadership and guidance on all aspects of application security to other team members.
• 6. Keeping abreast of the latest security trends, technologies, and threats to ensure our applications remain secure.
• 7. Responding promptly and effectively to any security incidents or breaches.
• 8. Training and mentoring junior security engineers and other team members on best practices in application security.

Qualifications:

• 1. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, focusing on application security.
• 3. Demonstrated experience with security frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• 4. Strong knowledge of various security technologies and solutions.
• 5. Proven experience in conducting security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability testing.
• 6. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly in high-pressure situations.
• 7. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical team members.
• 8. Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) would be an added advantage.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to our company's security posture, work with cutting-edge technology, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you are passionate about application security and looking for a challenging, rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.