Principal Security Engineer

March 21

Code for America

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Government can and should work well for everyone. We're people-centered problem solvers showing that it's possible.

software • policy • civics • tech

201 - 500

Description

• Work with Product Engineering and DevSecOps teams on security and privacy improvements • Evaluate organizational practices and security compliance • Establish security and privacy policies and best practices • Lead security initiatives and projects • Develop security architectures for software applications • Proactively identify and mitigate security threats • Conduct risk assessments and audits • Lead incident response and forensics • Ensure policy and compliance oversight • Provide mentorship and leadership to junior security team members • Collaborate with other departments for holistic security and privacy approach • Stay updated on latest security technologies and trends • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Requirements

• At least 10 years experience in software engineering or information security, with 4 years in a security-focused role • Deep subject matter expertise in multiple information security domains • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Pragmatic and collaborative attitude • Highly organized with effective time management • Strong coding skills and experience with agile software development and devops practices • Strong knowledge of incident response and security operations • Experience operating and securing production environments using tools such as Terraform and AWS cloud services

Benefits

• Supportive and flexible work environment • Holistic compensation and benefits tailored to employees and mission • Opportunity for meaningful and impactful work • Learning and development opportunities