A Cyber Security Engineer designs systems that protect the security of large databases, including databases with customer information and patient files. Examines client computer systems, identifies weak points in security, develops and implements new systems, monitors and responds to security issues.
Sunnyvale, CA Job Details Contract $80 - $90 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications Containerization systems DevSecOps Practices Test scanning software Continuous Delivery (CD) implementation Tooling Software coding Data security protocols AI tools proficiency Public Cloud Research Microservices Cloud security best practices implementation Vulnerability management DevOps automation Web Application Security Testing Security technology solutions implementations Engineering automation testing Vuls Full Job Description Product Security Engineer Sunnyvale, CA Long Term Contract About the role We are seeking a multifaceted Product Security Engineer whose role will be to embed security directly into the product design and development lifecycle. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will play a crucial role in securing our application platform.
Roles:
Analyze applications and system architectures from their inception to release. Proactively identify potential security vulnerabilities and integrate robust security controls and conduct architecture reviews and threat modeling. Conduct regular security assessments and utilize AI-assisted testing on products and systems to systematically identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Assist in maturing vulnerability management program and drive risk-contextualized resolutions discovered through various security platforms, collaborating closely with development teams. Provide continuous guidance and education to developers on secure coding practices, emerging threats, and general security best practices to cultivate a security-conscious culture. Collaborate with incident response teams and join security incident calls that impact product operations and create targeted remediation suggestions based on current threat landscapes. Work alongside software engineers to mature automated SAST and DAST tooling to secure development frameworks and CI/CD pipelines. We//'re looking for someone who has: 5+ years of demonstrable experience as a Security Engineer, Application Security Engineer, or Product Security Engineer within a highly complex, rapidly scaling software organization. Proficiency in modern programming languages (such as Python, Typescript, etc.), knowledge of security tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP), and familiarity with modern security protocols and encryption methods. Implemented AI to rapidly identify, validate, and scale security programs. Deep, practical knowledge of container security (Kubernetes), compute constraints, and securing ephemeral workloads across major public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and on-premises environments. Hands-on experience deploying, tuning, and automating SAST, DAST, and CI/CD pipeline security tools. Specific operational experience configuring and driving remediation through cloud security platforms. Proven experience securing large-scale platform migrations and managing the distinct security lifecycles of both legacy systems and modern microservices.
Nice to have:
Direct professional experience in the autonomous vehicle, automotive, aerospace, or defense sectors. Familiarity with physics-based simulation environments, deterministic computing constraints, or managing High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters. Demonstrable contributions to open-source security tools, published vulnerability research, or recognized vulnerability disclosures (CVEs)
