Sr. Software Engineer - Security

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

 

LYB’s Digital Technologies organization provides value focused and scalable digital, data-driven, and advanced analytics solutions across the enterprise, developed as custom software engineering solutions.  Through working closely with the team’s Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts, along with other LYB teams including Cybersecurity, Operations, and Architecture, the Sr. Software Engineer – Security will have the opportunity to define, govern, and own secure custom software engineering design, implementation, and controls at LYB.  We are looking for an innovative, energetic, productive, software development minded, and humble individual who will demonstrate LYB’s core values in the application of secure coding principles and processes across our ecosystem.  At LYB, we work a flexible hybrid schedule, which includes remote work-from-home days and in-person team collaboration days.
 

Roles & Responsibilities

 

• Serve as a technically hands-on software engineer knowledgeable in LYB’s software stacks, and focused on implementing secure design principles, standards, and controls
• Responsible for addressing security risks, deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in LYB’s software engineering ecosystem, and for planning and implementing appropriate corrective actions and controls
• Responsible for ensuring all custom software engineering work, including vendor developed custom code, follows the appropriate security standards and processes, and has the proper governance and controls in place
• Responsible for following emerging software engineering security trends, how they could be related to LYB’s custom software engineering efforts, and how any negative impacts could be mitigated
• Responsible for following security related research and development, and how newly developed capabilities could improve LYB’s software engineering ecosystem
• Responsible for producing and maintaining the necessary technical documentation and reporting required to meet internal and external controls, audits, and standards
• Perform on-going security testing and code review to improve software security
• Network internally and externally to build relationships that foster the transfer and collaboration of secure software engineering principles

 

Min. Qualifications

 

• BS (MS strongly preferred) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field, with additional experience required in the place of advanced education
• 4+ years professional hands on software engineering experience with a PhD, or 6+ years’ experience with an MS degree, or 8+ years’ experience with a BS degree, ideally with some time in a security software engineering focused role
• Knowledgeable in software security testing and auditing, including penetration testing
• Knowledgeable of techniques, standards, and state-of-the art capabilities for authentication and authorization, applied cryptography, security vulnerabilities, and remediation
• Knowledge of web related technologies (web applications, web services, and service oriented architectures) and of network/web related protocols
• Demonstrated ability to work under the direction of others and in a team
• High level of enthusiasm and a passion for security, software engineering, and technology
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills, including strong data, technical, and mathematical knowledge and skills
• Very strong Python, JavaScript, and/or other programming experience
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

 

• MS strongly preferred, with a PhD preferred
• 7+ years professional hands-on software engineering experience with a PhD, or 9+ years’ experience with an MS degree, or 11+ years’ experience with a BS degree, ideally with some time in a security software engineering focused role
• Secure software engineering or Cybersecurity related certifications, such as ISSEP, CISSP, CCSP, and cloud security certifications are desired, but not required

Competencies

Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational/Cultural FitTechnical Skills

 

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.  As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

 

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

 

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

 

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.  The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.