Kodiak Solutions – Software Security Engineer – Remote/Hybrid working location The Information Security Engineer – Software, is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures within an organization. They work with the MSSP to monitor networks, investigate incidents, and collaborate with IT teams to ensure robust security practices. The Information Security Engineer contributes to technology projects, creates and updates security standards and policies. The Information Security Engineer assesses the information security program in relation to applications and systems, identifying strengths and weaknesses and providing feedback to technology teams to enhance the firm’s overall security posture. Responsibilities: Collaborate with development teams to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities in software designs. Conduct risk assessments to prioritize security efforts and allocate resources effectively. Research relevant software security technologies for potential improvements / best practice application. Promote secure coding practices within the development teams. Work with product engineering to design and implement secure architecture patterns for cloud-based applications that are both resilient and secure. Work with product engineering to ensure security testing, including static analysis, dynamic analysis, and penetration testing. Validate security controls and configurations in Azure environments. Mitigate security incidents promptly and effectively. Ensure product compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Research relevant security news topics to maintain understanding of current security threats, methodologies and potential risks to the firm. Qualifications: Advanced understanding of software security architecture fundamentals is required (Infrastructure, Azure, AWS, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Networking Concepts, Commands and Scripting, Network Security, Operational Security, Threats, Host Security, Access Control, Cryptography, etc). Technical knowledge of vulnerability assessment and exploitation, and practical experience with risk analysis and mitigation strategies are necessary to perform security testing, and to work with other stakeholders to design effective remediation plans. Expertise with Azure Governance and Compliance utilizing Azure Policies, Initiatives, and Blueprints Expertise in programming languages such as Python, C#, or Java and scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell Expertise in configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet, and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, or Terraform Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Github Actions, and Git for version control. Expertise in testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, or PyTest, and code quality tools such as SonarQube, Qualys, and Invicti Expertise in security tools and frameworks such as NIST, ISO, OWASP, SANS, or CIS Maintain awareness of threat actors and attack trends, as well as those specific to the firm, to identify risks and provide recommendations to management in response to changing threat landscape. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Information Systems, or equivalent experience Graduate degree and /or relevant certification(s) desired 7 years in Information Security role Travel maybe required to perform job/project duties As required, work after-hours
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