Full Stack Software Engineer with Security Focus

Job Overview

Are you an experienced software engineer who loves making secure applications with web frameworks in Ruby on Rails or similar web frameworks? Is your favorite countdown the OWASP Top Ten? Good news! We are looking for a talented and experienced Software Engineer with a security focus to join our team. As a Full Stack Software Engineer, Security Focus, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining code that uses security best practices to protect our cloud applications and data. You will work closely with our devops and cybersecurity teams to ensure our web applications meet security and compliance standards, and co-architect solutions for identified gaps.

This role requires presence at our Phoenix, AZ location.

Responsibilities

• Review current RoR applications for security best practices, vulnerabilities, and risks.
• Advise on security enhancements and co-architect solutions with cybersecurity and software engineering teams.
• Implement security features and improvements.
• Implement software features outside of security focus, as time allows.
• Co-develop and co-maintain security policies and procedures for cloud developers & environments, in concert with the cybersecurity team.
• Streamline security processes and tools.
• Monitor and participate in response to any security incidents in the cloud environment.
• Stay current on emerging threats and security technologies in the cloud space.
• Provide guidance and training to team members on cloud security best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer or similar role, using Ruby on Rails or similar (Django, Phoenix, Flask, other MVC + ORM framework).
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)) are a plus.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented software engineer with a passion for cloud security, we invite you to apply for the position of Full Stack Software Engineer, Security Focus. Join us in safeguarding our web products and data against cyber threats and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems. Apply now and be part of our dedicated team of security professionals!

Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada. This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.

EEO Statement

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