Full-Time

Application & Product Security Engineer IV

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ID.me

ID.me

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital identity verification for secure access

Government & Public Sector
Cybersecurity
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$171.1k - $191.6kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Senior

McLean, VA, USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Git
Docker
AWS
Jenkins
CircleCI
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of experience in information security or equivalent experience
  • 2-3 years of experience in hands-on application and product security disciplines or equivalent experience
  • Experience with cloud technologies (ie AWS, GCP, and/or Azure)
  • Experience with threat modeling, systems analysis, and/or security design reviews
  • Familiarity with SAST, DAST, SCA, and penetration testing methodologies
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of application and product architectures, scripting based programming languages, web application stacks, and general approaches to implementation of an SDLC
  • Ability to prioritize security efforts to mitigate the appropriate risks
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and explain the present or future needs for proposed security initiatives to team leads
  • Ability to influence with empathy and compassion
  • Bonus: Experience with CI/CD practices and platform tools (Jenkins, CircleCI, Github etc)
  • Bonus: Background with containers and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
Responsibilities
  • Support the deployment of a robust application security testing tooling in support of the application lifecycle of ID.me products
  • Maintain and improve the application security testing suite in support of reducing vulnerabilities that are introduced into the ID.me production environment
  • Support the expanding bug bounty and application penetration testing efforts across ID.me
  • Participate in activities to support the integration of security controls throughout the SDLC
  • Assist in the process to review designs of new applications and products
  • Participate in the security testing efforts against our applications, including code reviews, black/white box testing of applications, and maintaining a continuous testing methodology

ID.me provides a platform for digital identity verification, allowing individuals to prove and share their identity online securely. Users create a verified digital identity that can be used to access various services and discounts from partner companies. This process is particularly important for sectors like e-commerce, healthcare, government services, and education, where secure identity verification is essential. ID.me differentiates itself by focusing on a wide range of clients, including military personnel, first responders, students, teachers, and medical professionals, ensuring that only eligible individuals receive specific discounts or access to services. The company's goal is to enhance security and reduce fraud in online transactions while helping businesses build trust with their customers.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$279.5M

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Reaching 50 million verified users demonstrates ID.me's significant market penetration and trust among consumers.
  • Partnerships with major brands like 7-Eleven and Chipotle highlight the company's ability to secure high-profile collaborations.
  • The company's role in reducing fraud and enhancing security in critical sectors like healthcare and government services positions it for sustained growth.

What critics are saying

  • The rise in sophisticated identity scams, driven by generative AI, poses a significant threat to ID.me's security measures.
  • Dependence on partnerships for revenue means that any loss of major partners could impact financial stability.

What makes ID.me unique

  • ID.me focuses on a wide range of sectors including military, healthcare, and government, unlike competitors who may specialize in fewer areas.
  • Their platform offers a reusable, portable credential that simplifies access to multiple services, reducing user friction and enhancing security.
  • ID.me's adherence to NIST Identity Assurance Level 2 standards provides a high level of trust and compliance, distinguishing it from less rigorous competitors.

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