Circle is hiring a
Principal Security Engineer
closedCircle
π΅ ~$196k-$289k
πRemote - Ireland
Summary
Circle is seeking a Principal Security Engineer with expertise in Threat and Vulnerability Management, Cloud infrastructure, and Mac-based devices. The role involves testing web applications for vulnerabilities, recommending code changes, automating security tests, researching industry-specific vulnerabilities, investigating threats, and supporting other security team projects.
Requirements
- Consultative and flexible approach to partner closely with engineering and technology teams
- Expertise with Cloud vulnerability scanning solutions like Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Qualys, or Amazon Inspector is required
- Hands-on technical experience with developing, deploying, and integrating vulnerability scanning solutions with technologies such as Terraform, Github, Jira, Slack and others, in context of a mid to large Enterprise
- Hands-on coding/scripting experience with languages such as Python, SQL, Javascript, bash or other relevant languages
- Expertise with Cloud Infrastructure in AWS and GCP is required
- Extensive knowledge of containerization, orchestration and cloud scale solutions
- Expertise with CICD within the SDLC process is required
- Expertise with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite is required
- Familiarity with CVSS, EPSS, threat intelligence, performing risk analysis, and threat modeling
- Self-motivated and creative problem-solver able to work independently
- Proficiency in managing multiple competing priorities and use good judgment to establish order or priorities on the fly for themselves and their team
- Ability to influence and expediently resolve issues and achieve organizational objectives
- The ability to design and operate controls that are easy to test and audit
- 8+ years of total experience in cybersecurity with at least 2+ years as a principal engineer
Responsibilities
- Test web applications and underlying systems for vulnerabilities using both tools and manual techniques
- Manage the remediation of findings through resolution
- Recommend code changes to eliminate vulnerabilities
- Automate security tests within the CI/CD pipeline
- Research vulnerabilities specific to the financial industry & blockchain technologies and incorporate this knowledge in Circleβs security practices
- Serve as an escalation point to investigate threats and identify vulnerabilities
- Investigate vulnerability reports related to Circle products and systems
- Influence the continuous improvement of the Threat and Vulnerability Management program
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with blockchain/web3 development is preferred
- Enthusiasm for automation, scalable and reproducible security practices
- Advanced degree in computer science, or related fields strongly preferred
- Strong ability to work collaboratively across teams during high-stress situations
- An understanding of standards such as ISO 27001/27002 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework desirable
- Amazon certifications for Solutions Architect, Devops Engineer, and/or Security are preferred
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and/or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certifications are a plus
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