Software Security Engineer (Entry-Level)

TL;DR

Software Security Engineer (Entry-Level): Supporting Secure Product Development initiatives across the engineering organization with an accent on vulnerability management, security tool administration, and automation scripting. Focus on advising software engineers on security requirements and fostering a secure-by-design culture.

Location: Beaverton, OR, United States. This position is subject to ITAR regulations; candidates must be U.S. Persons or eligible for U.S. government export authorizations.

Salary: $63,900–$118,700

Company

hirify.global is an independent public company driving innovation in precision technology, empowering engineers to build next-generation breakthroughs.

What you will do

• Assist in implementing and maintaining security standards and best practices.
• Identify, triage, and track remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Integrate and tune security tools such as SAST, SCA, and DAST.
• Develop automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to improve security workflows.
• Participate in threat modeling using STRIDE and DREAD frameworks.
• Collaborate with software engineers, DevOps, and IT to promote secure practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related field.
• Must be a U.S. Person or prepared to obtain U.S. government export authorizations.
• Strong familiarity with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Working knowledge of Linux and/or Windows operating systems.
• Understanding of core cybersecurity topics including OWASP Top 10 and SSDLC.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Nice to have

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines or developer tooling.
• Familiarity with GitHub or version control systems.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+ or GSEC.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on engineering excellence.
• Strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional development.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.