Senior Security Engineer

Company Overview:

Itential provides powerful network automation software to companies worldwide, from Fortune 500 telecommunications and financial services companies to enterprises of all sizes. We are committed to building world-class products that enable and accelerate the move toward software-driven networks and next generation, agile network operations. Our corporate headquarters are in Atlanta with offices in the UK and Latin America, and we are growing fast!

Job Description:

We are searching for an experienced Security Engineer to work within our Product Engineering team alongside architects, software development managers and software development engineers through our SDLC processes. As a Sr. Security Engineer, you will be responsible for the overall quality of the software produced within the team and ensure software produced follows secure coding guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess a detailed understanding of security best practices and threat modeling, as well as experience in identifying vulnerabilities and designing effective remediation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Designs and implements security measures for software systems.
2. Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing.
3. Collaborates with development teams to integrate security practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
4. Provides high-level design and strategy for security across the organization’s infrastructure and applications.
5. Assesses new security technologies and tools and works with Engineering leadership to incorporate them into the software development process. 
6. Reviews High Level Technical Designs to ensure our software architecture has a security first strategy. 
7. Develops and Maintains Data Classification Guidelines. 
8. Assesses customer data and aligned data to appropriate data classification. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in information security, risk management, or related fields.
• Proficient in security frameworks and methodologies (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP).
• Experience with cloud security principles and practices, particularly in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Extensive Software Engineering experience developing and maintaining scalable, Cloud-native, and on-prem software solutions.
• Extensive experience with container security and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM, and vulnerability scanners.
• Understanding of network security protocols and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, VPNs, SSL/TLS).
• Hands-on experience working with DevOps and Agile-driven product teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH).
• Experience with programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, Bash) for automation and tool development.
• Experience in threat modeling and incident response management.

1. Experience in protecting networking infrastructure.
2. Track record of designing and maintaining security measures for network devices, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
3. Track record of identifying and mitigating potential network security threats.

Location: Candidates able to regularly work in the Atlanta office are preferred. Remote applicants within the U.S. will be considered. 

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k) plan.
• Fully stocked soda fridges and snack pantries.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flex work time.
• Volunteer and community engagement opportunities.

Find out more at www.itential.com.

This is a direct hire position. No third parties, recruiters, or staffing firms accepted. No S-Corp or Corp-to-Corp.

Itential provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.