Remote Security Engineer

Description:

• Magnet Forensics is a global leader in developing digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from various devices.
• The company serves over 4,000 customers in more than 100 countries, playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations.
• The Security Engineer will be responsible for implementing, managing, and enhancing security measures across applications, products, and services.
• The role involves collaborating with developers and engineering teams to identify and mitigate security risks effectively.
• Responsibilities include maintaining application security processes, conducting security assessments, monitoring security events, and enforcing security policies.
• Candidates must reside in the United States or Canada.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Security Engineer or in a similar role, demonstrating hands-on experience in executing an established security program is required.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, and common security technologies is essential.
• The ability to automate security tasks and integrate with various CI/CD tooling and processes is necessary.
• Experience with one or more scripting languages and the ability to read basic scripts (Python, C#, PowerShell, Bash, etc.) is required.
• Comfort with writing pipelines for automation tasks (Jenkins, AzDO, GitLab, GitHub) is expected.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (CDK, CloudFormation, Terraform) and experience in securely deploying cloud workloads in AWS or Azure is important.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and address security vulnerabilities effectively are needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and articulate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders are required.
• A degree or diploma in a relevant field or equivalent work experience is necessary.

Benefits:

• Magnet Forensics offers generous time off policies to support work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation is provided, with a range based on location and qualifications.
• The company encourages volunteer opportunities for employees to engage with their communities.
• Reward and recognition programs are in place to acknowledge employee contributions.
• Employees can participate in employee committees and resource groups to foster inclusivity.
• Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits are offered to support employee well-being.