Staff Security Engineer - Application Security

Job Title

Staff Security Engineer, AppSec

Organizational Reporting

Manager, Security Engineering

Function/Dept

Business Technology / Security

Purpose of the Job

As members of 6sense’s Security department, the Security Engineering team protects the platform. Application Security Engineers work closely with engineering teams, product managers (PM), and third-party entities to ensure that 6sense SaaS products are secure.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Serve as mentor to other Security Engineers, providing guidance and support
• Ability and willingness to assist with Senior level responsibilities if needed
• Support and consult with engineering and product teams around application security vulnerabilities.
• Assist teams in reproducing, triaging, and addressing application security vulnerabilities identified through Pen Testing, SAST, DAST, or Dependency scans
• Take initiative and drive changes in our bug bounty program which position us as an industry leading security program
• Lead in development of automated security testing to validate that secure coding best practices are being used
• Lead application security reviews and threat modeling, including code review and dynamic testing
• Lead and influence cross-functional changes across the Security organization
• Have significant ownership in and evangelize security training with development teams
• Drive initiatives which scale application security and holistically address multiple vulnerabilities found in a functional area
• Design and execute quarterly (O)KRs

Performance Measurement

• Understands the 6sense product and platform at an expert level
• Takes initiative to identify gaps and drive change to improve the security posture
• Participates in weekly 1:1s with manager and monthly skip levels
• Implements security controls considering the latest security threats, trends, and best practices to ensure that 6sense's security posture remains effective and efficient
• Manages vulnerabilities to remediation within targeted SLA or risk acceptance
• Maintains inventory of security scope for 6sense product(s)
• Maintains up to date collateral, metrics and processes

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Educational and Experience Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on all aspects of application security, including threat modeling, developer training, vulnerability management, automated security testing, and code reviews.
• Expert understanding and ability to explain common security flaws and ways to remediate them (e.g. OWASP Top 10)
• Expert level of understanding of network and web related protocols (such as TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS protocols)
• Some development or scripting experience and skills in Python or JavaScript
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to articulate complex topics in a clear and concise manner
• Experience working directly with software developers to improve code security
• Expert understanding and practical experience with common security libraries, security controls, and common security flaws
• Experience with security tools (e.g., Vulnerability Scanners, SAST/DAST, DevOps software, AWS cloud security tooling)
• Strong knowledge of industry frameworks, regulations and standards, such as: NIST 800-218 SSDF, OWASP, SAFECode, CIS benchmarks, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, PCI, SOX, NIST 800-53, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Relevant industry certifications, such as AWS, CNCF, and GIAC are highly desirable

Competencies and Behaviors

• Exceptional communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills, and ability to appropriately address audience in communications
• Works independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Influences and collaborates with cross-functional teams
• Translates technical requirements into actionable and timebound requests
• Drives projects and tasks to completion by following up on questions, deadlines, and requests for input
• Maintains accuracy of information
• Rapid and effective prioritization and escalation

Base Salary Range: $200,946.75 - $255,721.90. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to work location and experience. The base salary is one component of 6sense’s total compensation package for this position. Other compensation may include a bonus program or commission plan, and stock options if approved by 6sense’s board. In addition, 6sense provides a variety of benefits, including generous health insurance coverage, life, and disability insurance, a 401K employer matching program, paid holidays, self-care days, and paid time off (PTO). #Li-remote

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