Security Engineer

Security Engineer (Remote) - Empower Innovation at Instructure! 🌟

Join our dynamic team at Instructure, where we are committed to revolutionizing education and enabling growth through intuitive products. As a Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in protecting our SaaS platform and ensuring customer trust.

Key Responsibilities:

🔒 Infrastructure Security:

• Secure configurations of cloud environments like AWS
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security
• Deploy and manage CNAPP platforms
• Uphold a zerotrust architecture across our systems

💻 Application Security:

• Identify and remediate code vulnerabilities using static analysis and dependency scanning tools (Snyk)
• Enforce security controls in the CI/CD pipeline with Git (Github Actions)
• Collaborate with developers to enhance the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Perform code reviews and adhere to secure coding practices

🔍 Security Operations:

• Enhance Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR) practices
• Build security alerts based on Indicators of Compromise (IoC) using log aggregation tools (Splunk, Observe, Sumologic)
• Participate in incident response activities and investigate alerts

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, remote environment
• Strong communication skills to bridge technical concepts with non-technical stakeholders
• Professional demeanor with a focus on teamwork and respect

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years in security engineering or a similar application engineering role
• Proficient in securing AWS cloud environments
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline security
• Hands-on experience with security tools and understanding of OWASP Top 10

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of programming languages like Java, JavaScript, Ruby, etc.
• Certifications: CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or AWS Security Specialty
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Scripting abilities in Python, Bash for automation
• Contributions to open-source projects

Why Instructure?
Join us to enjoy:

• Competitive salary ($100,000 - $185,000/year based on experience) 💰
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, and 401k 🌈
• Flexible work schedules and generous paid time off 🌴
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and professional development 💼

At Instructure, we value diversity and believe it fosters innovation. Ready to make a difference?

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