Senior Security Engineer

Bugcrowd Bugcrowd teams with elite security researchers to reduce risk & improve security ROI through our bug bounty, pen testing, & vulnerability disclosure programs.
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Company SummaryWe are Bugcrowd. Since 2012, we’ve been empowering organizations to take back control and stay ahead of threat actors by uniting the collective ingenuity and expertise of our customers and trusted alliance of elite hackers, with our patented data and AI-powered Security Knowledge Platform. Our network of hackers brings diverse expertise to uncover hidden weaknesses, adapting swiftly to evolving threats, even against zero-day exploits. With unmatched scalability and adaptability, our data and AI-driven CrowdMatch technology in our platform finds the perfect talent for your unique fight. We aim to create a new era of modern crowdsourced security that outpaces threat actors. Unleash the ingenuity of the hacker community with Bugcrowd, visit www.bugcrowd.com. Based in San Francisco, Bugcrowd is supported by Rally Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, Blackbird Ventures, Triangle Peak Partners, and others.Job SummaryThe Senior DevSecOps
Security Engineer’s role is to aid the security efforts of Bugcrowd, while proactively making changes to further improve our security posture. To achieve this goal, we require a motivated team who are willing to push their own boundaries and step out of their comfort zones. You will be challenged on a regular basis, especially because you are the last line of defense for one of the largest crowdsourced security platforms! The Senior Security Engineer will receive mentoring from the team, while providing mentoring to others. The role requires excellent communication skills as the cybersecurity department liaises with all other departments within the company.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSecurity Architecture and Application Security - Working with developers to uplift the current security controls and architecting solutionsTool Creation - Create tools used internally for securing the company, majorly in Python and GolangOperations / Incident Response
- Aid with the process of Incident Response, security operational activities when requiredRisk Management - Assess the risk behind security issues, track core metricsPentesting - Performing security assessments of Bugcrowd assets (and vendors)Operations / Incident Response - Aid with the process of Incident Response, security operational activities when requiredTool Creation - Create tools used internally for securing the company, majorly in Python and GolangSupervisory ResponsibilityMentor other individuals within the teamEducationRequired/PreferredBachelorsDegree in Computer Science, MIS or equivalent experienceExperience5+ experience in a similar role or its equivalent.CultureAt Bugcrowd, we understand that diversity in the workplace is vital to a company’s success and growth. We strive to make sure that people are included and have a sense of being part of making Bugcrowd not only a great product but a great place to work.We regularly hear from both customers and researchers that Bugcrowd feels like a family, and we strive to maintain that internally as well.Our team consists of a broad range of people: musicians, adventure sports junkies, nature lovers, parents, cereal enthusiasts, night owls, cyclists, artists—you get the point.At Bugcrowd, we are solving security threats and vulnerabilities that are relevant to everyone, therefore we believe solving these problems takes all kinds of backgrounds. We value the perspectives and experiences people from underrepresented backgrounds bring. We are a supportive & collaborative team who understand that reaching Bugcrowd’s potential depends on the happiness of the employee.DisclaimerThis position has access to highly confidential, sensitive information relating to the technologies of Bugcrowd. It is essential that the applicant possess the requisite integrity to maintain the information in the strictest confidence.The company is authorized to obtain background checks for employment purposes under state and federal law. Background checks will be conducted for positions that involve access to confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets).Background checks may include Social Security verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification, and criminal history. Applicants with conviction histories will not be excluded from consideration to the extent required by law.Equal Employment Opportunity:Bugcrowd is EOE, Disability/Age Employer.Individuals seeking employment at Bugcrowd are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.Apply at: more InfoSec / Cybersecurity career opportunitiesFind even more open roles in Ethical Hacking, Pen Testing, Security Engineering, Threat Research, Vulnerability Management, Cryptography, Digital Forensics and Cyber Security in general - ordered by popularity of job title or skills, toolset and products used - below.
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