Sr. Application Security Engineer

Syncro; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range: $140k–$180k

Remote first

Equity appreciation program

Unlimited PTO

401k 2.5% match

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Syncro is seeking a Sr. Application Security Engineer to own the security posture across the organization, partnering with engineering and IT to deliver security improvements while advising on security architecture. This role is 100% remote, with involvement in SOC 2 and compliance activities.

You will manage secure coding, vulnerability management, and testing across multiple teams, investigate incidents, and drive security training for staff to strengthen overall Security operations.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in an object oriented design using programming languages such as, C#, Java, Golang, etc.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with relational database systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server and non-relational systems such as DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc..
• Strong understanding of information security principles and practices
• Hands on experience managing application security across multiple engineering teams
• Experience managing bug bounty programs
• Managed vulnerability management programs and reducing vulnerabilities across software stack
• Experience in investigating security incidents and breaches

Responsibilities

• Manage application security, including secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and penetration testing
• Contribute fixes to vulnerabilities within our codebases and infrastructure
• Assist teams on security architectural decisions and testing
• Participate in security audits and risk assessments
• Participate in compliance activities such as SOC 2 audit
• Investigate security incidents and breaches
• Help train employees on information security best practices

Skills

C#

Java

Golang

Git

InfoSec principles

Security incident investigation

Vulnerability management

Bug bounty programs

Security audits

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQL Server

DynamoDB

MongoDB

Job description

At Syncro, our Vision is a world where all businesses thrive on enterprise-grade digital platforms - empowering them to compete, innovate and grow without limits. We’re on the lookout for collaborative individuals with diverse perspectives willing to bring their authentic selves to a culture that prioritizes the employee and customer experiences. As a remote-first software company, we are relentlessly focused on living our core values. Please take a moment to reflect on whether you resonate with our company’s core values and culture. If you believe you’re ready to embark on a journey of delivering incredible customer experiences as a part of the Syncro team, then dive into the job details below!

Core Values:

At Syncro we believe that companies with a strong, collaborative and inclusive culture perform better and provide a great working environment.

• Be Customer Obsessed: Prioritize our customer’s success and drive value for them

• Innovate with Agility: Adapt, experiment and take risks

• Deliver Results: Operate with urgency, focus and accountability

• Collaborate Openly: Inclusivity of people, ideas and information

• Operate with Integrity: Do the right thing through transparency and fairness

• Celebrates the Wins: Illuminate accomplishments and recognize one another

Benefits Quick Overview:

• Pay Range: $140,000 - $180,000

• Remote first: We are the PIONEERS of “work from home” - remote work is all we have ever done and we do it well! Our team members are all over the globe working from home and striking an awesome balance in their lives.

• Equity Appreciation Program: Syncro offers an equity program that everyone participates in

• Unlimited PTO : With a 2 week annual minimum, Syncro wants you to take time when you need it.

• 401k Plan: A hassle free plan with a 2.5% company match of your annual salary.

• Health Insurance: Syncro covers 95% of the monthly premiums for you and your dependents. Plus our plans have extremely low deductibles and out of pocket costs that don’t sacrifice great coverage for you or your family anywhere in the US.

• Parental Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave so you can focus on the new addition to your family

• And more!: Ask us about our other benefits like Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 100% employer paid Short Term Disability, and Ultra-Remote Work.

The Opportunity:

As a Sr. Application Security Engineering at Syncro, you will be responsible for owning the security posture across the organization alongside the CTO. You will partner with our engineering and IT teams to deliver security improvements across our entire platform as well as advising on security architecture.. You will participate in our compliance activities. You will be working 100% remotely.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage application security, including secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and penetration testing

• Contribute fixes to vulnerabilities within our codebases and infrastructure

• Assist teams on security architectural decisions and testing

• Participate in security audits and risk assessments

• Participate in compliance activities such as SOC 2 audit

• Investigate security incidents and breaches

• Help train employees on information security best practices

Must have technical skills:

• Strong proficiency in an object oriented design using programming languages such as, C#, Java, Golang, etc.

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Experience with relational database systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server and non-relational systems such as DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc..

• Strong understanding of information security principles and practices

• Hands on experience managing application security across multiple engineering teams

• Experience managing bug bounty programs

• Managed vulnerability management programs and reducing vulnerabilities across software stack

• Experience in investigating security incidents and breaches

Nice to have skills:

• Experience training employees on information security best practices

• Experience in conducting security audits and risk assessments

• Participated in or Managed compliance audits such as SOC 2, HIPAA, etc

Interview Process:

• Initial Zoom call with HR

• Hiring Manager Screening with CTO

• Technical Panel with Sr. and Staff Engineers

• Product and Engineering Panel

We value the opportunity to meet our potential team members face-to-face; therefore, a live, in-person interview is a required final step before an offer is extended. Please note that this will include travel at Syncro’s expense to do so. To ensure the integrity of our team, all successful candidates will also undergo a thorough background and identity screening during the onboarding process.

AI Usage Policy for Interviews:

We encourage candidates to use AI tools to help prepare for interviews, whether that means practicing responses, researching our company, or refining your resume. That said, during live interviews, we expect all answers and interactions to come directly from you without real-time help from AI or other tools. We are not looking for perfect answers. We are looking for honest insights, real experiences, and genuine communication so we can fairly and accurately get to know you.

Company Details:

If you’re curious about learning more about Syncro, read on and visit the links below.

Syncro is a B2B SaaS company with a highly collaborative and creative team serving the Managed Services Provider (MSP) industry. Picture an MSP as a company’s outsourced IT department - our platform empowers them with the tools and automation they need to run their businesses and supercharge their client services. Our goal is to empower our customers (we call them partners) to thrive through operational excellence. We’re all about making it happen together!

To see more about our product, and what it’s like to work here at Syncro, check us out online:

• Website: www.syncromsp.com

• Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Syncro-EI_IE4650167.11,17.htm

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/syncromsp/mycompany/

• Life at Syncro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatsyncro/

Syncro is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive and do their best work, free from discrimination and harassment.