Remote Senior Security Engineer (Remote - New York)

Description:

• The position is for a Senior Security Engineer based in New York, New York, United States, and is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Taskrabbit.
• The role involves joining a small, high-performing security team focused on safeguarding a modern cloud-native environment.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing security controls, integrating protections into development pipelines, and leading incident response when necessary.
• The position offers a mix of strategic ownership and hands-on execution, allowing for direct influence on the company’s security posture at scale.
• The work environment is collaborative, innovative, and inclusive, aiming to drive meaningful impact across global operations.
• Key accountabilities include designing technical security controls aligned with CIS requirements, integrating security into CI/CD and infrastructure pipelines, and building automation for detection and response.
• The role also involves responding to alerts, leading incident response investigations, driving vulnerability management, contributing to documentation and security policies, and managing IT security infrastructure.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in cloud-native environments.
• A strong background in securing Kubernetes and Docker, along with proficiency in Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, is required.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and/or Azure is necessary.
• An understanding of OWASP Top 10 and secure coding principles is essential.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, or detection pipelines (e.g., Crowdstrike, Datadog) is required.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Bash, Go, or similar is expected.
• Bonus qualifications include exposure to SOC 2, CIS, or compliance frameworks, and certifications such as OSCP, GSEC, CKS, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive and equitable compensation package with a base salary between $115,000 and $160,000, plus bonuses, benefits, and perks.
• It features a remote-first structure, with in-person office days in New York starting September 2025.
• Employer-paid health insurance and a 401k match with immediate vesting are provided for US-based employees.
• Employees enjoy generous and flexible time off, including two company-wide closure weeks.
• Stipends for wellness, productivity, and education are included, along with discounts on IKEA and Taskrabbit products.
• The company promotes an inclusive and diverse culture, with strong commitments to equity, allyship, and representation.