Security Engineer, Product Security

Cape is a company founded by experts in privacy and national security, focused on building a privacy-centric cellular network. They are seeking an experienced Security Engineer with a specialization in product security to enhance their cloud and application security, reduce risks, and support the organization's objectives through robust security strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage robust security controls and policies within AWS, focusing on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and services
• Perform comprehensive security assessments of our cloud environments to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and recommend actionable mitigation strategies
• Lead the integration of security practices into the DevOps lifecycle, promoting secure development, deployment, and operational processes
• Utilize and optimize AWS security tools (such as Amazon GuardDuty, Amazon Inspector, AWS IAM, AWS KMS, AWS WAF, and AWS Shield) and explore third-party solutions to bolster our security posture
• Assist in running and address findings from penetration tests and security audits, and ensuring prompt and effective remediation
• Stay informed about the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance mandates affecting cloud environments, provide strategic guidance on technologies and best practices
• Provide expert mentorship to junior security team members and engineers across the company, to foster an organizational culture of security awareness and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate security requirements effectively into engineering projects and broader business initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years concentrated on cloud security within AWS environments
• Deep understanding of AWS architecture, security services, and best practices for securing cloud applications and data
• Proficiency in using infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation) and in automating security tasks within AWS
• Skilled in scripting languages (Python, TypeScript, Go) for the automation of security tasks and the integration of security tools
• Familiarity with containerization and microservices, particularly in securing stacks using these technologies
• Solid knowledge of network security, encryption technologies, and secure coding practices
• Excellent analytical skills for identifying and mitigating complex security vulnerabilities and risks
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, capable of working collaboratively across teams and effectively conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty) are advantageous