Security Engineer, Product Security

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer with a specialization in product security to join our team. As a strategic partner, you will make an immediate impact by leveraging your expertise in cloud and application security. This role is pivotal in reducing risk across our AWS cloud environments, mobile core infrastructure, and mobile applications. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and ensuring that security controls comply with regulatory standards, enhance internal processes, and minimize data security risks.

Through developing ongoing security strategies and technologies, you will support the organization’s business objectives and daily operations.

• 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 Dev Ops lifecycle, promoting secure development, deployment, and operational processes.
• Utilize and optimize AWS security tools (such as Amazon Guard Duty, 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, providing strategic guidance on technologies and best practices.
• Provide expert mentorship to junior security team members and engineers across the company, fostering an organizational culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate security requirements effectively into engineering projects and broader business initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience); advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty) are advantageous.
• 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 Cloud Formation) and automating security tasks within AWS.
• Skilled in scripting languages (Python, Type Script, Go) for the automation of security tasks and 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.

• Security Expertise: Experience finding and resolving security issues and vulnerabilities in code. Bug Bounty programs. Secure by design principles and working with engineers during design time.
• Analytical: Collects data and information; uses critical thinking to solve problems and make sound decisions.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Builds partnerships with others to reach common goals. Able to share credit with coworkers, display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment. Works closely with other departments as necessary, supports group decisions and solicits opinions from coworkers.
• Communication: Presents information through verbal and written communication; reads and interprets complex information; listens well. Develops and delivers multi‑mode communications that convey clear understanding of unique audiences.
• Decision‑Making: Acts…