Security Engineer

TL;DR

Security Engineer (AWS): Design secure systems and drive proactive defense for a video knowledge management platform used by millions with an accent on threat modeling, automated scanning, and compliance implementation. Focus on building penetration testing frameworks, leading incident response investigations, and mentoring developers on secure coding practices.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 USD

Company

Leader in visual and audio-based learning technology, providing video knowledge management platform adopted by over 1,600 companies and universities worldwide with 11 million end users.

What you will do

• Partner with engineering teams to conduct threat modeling and bake security into new features from the first line of code.
• Build and maintain automated scanning, penetration testing frameworks, and monitoring tools in AWS CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead technical implementation of controls for ISO 27001 and TX-RAMP compliance.
• Own incident response, investigations, and root-cause analysis to prevent future security events.
• Mentor developers through workshops on secure code writing and modern attack vectors.
• Contribute to security roadmap, audits, and architectural reviews to reduce security debt.

Requirements

• 5+ years in security engineering or software development with security focus
• Proven track record securing AWS environments (IAM, Network Security, Infrastructure-as-Code) at scale
• Code proficiency in C#, Python, or similar; ability to suggest secure code alternatives
• Experience with SAST/DAST, vulnerability management, and automation scripting
• Pragmatic implementation of controls in regulated environments

Nice to have

• Experience securing video streaming architectures or high-scale backend services
• History of leading incident response in remote-first environments
• Deep expertise in OWASP Top 10 and secure API design

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first company with flexible work arrangements
• Competitive total rewards including health insurance, retirement savings, life/disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off
• Inclusive culture fostering authentic self-expression, diverse perspectives, and collaborative innovation
• Commitment to pay equity, transparency, and no salary negotiations beyond posted range
• Opportunities for lifelong learning and impactful work in a high-growth environment

Hiring process

• Application Review → Recruiter Call → Video Interview & Assessment → Hiring Manager Call → Interview Loop → Debrief → Offer