United States Remote (Country) Employment

EX Squared is hiring a Lead Security Engineer (Remote - US)

About the Role

Jobgether is hiring a Lead Security Engineer to strengthen our cybersecurity posture and ensure a secure user experience. You will oversee the design and implementation of advanced security frameworks, tools, and practices, working closely with product and engineering teams to embed security throughout the software lifecycle.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and mature security initiatives to ensure protection from design through implementation.
  • Conduct threat modeling to guide product and application design decisions.
  • Perform in-depth code reviews to detect vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with best practices.
  • Identify and triage application vulnerabilities while proposing effective remediation strategies.
  • Conduct purple team exercises to simulate and counter attack vectors.
  • Develop and optimize automated security processes, tools, and monitoring systems.
  • Implement frameworks for severity levels, SLAs, and remediation workflows.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security principles into engineering workflows.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience leading and implementing successful application security programs.
  • Strong background in partnering with cross-functional engineering and product teams.
  • Expertise in designing remediation strategies and mitigating security vulnerabilities.
  • Deep understanding of DevSecOps, AppSec, and modern cloud environments.
  • Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and CloudFormation.
  • Familiarity with security and compliance standards such as SOC2, PCI, HIPAA, HITRUST, and NIST.
  • Experience protecting sensitive data, particularly in healthcare or regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of securing Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and GraphQL applications.
  • Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite.
  • Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.

Technical Stack

  • AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation
  • Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, GraphQL
  • Burp Suite

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary with generous paid time off.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • RRSP/401(k) match program for financial well-being.
  • Flexible benefits package and wellness initiatives.
  • Dedicated training budget and company-wide learning programs.
  • Discounts on partner products and services.
  • Fully remote work flexibility within the U.S.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position open to candidates anywhere within the United States.

Jobgether is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
AWSKubernetesTerraformCloudFormationRuby on RailsJavaScriptGraphQLBurp SuiteSecurity EngineeringCloud SecurityInfrastructure as CodeApplication SecurityPenetration TestingThreat Modeling
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Category security
Posted 5 months ago