Information Security Engineer II

In the time it takes you to read this job description, RapidSOS will have handled ~1,380 emergencies.

At RapidSOS, we are committed to using technology to build a safer, stronger future and working together to save lives. We’re in an exciting phase of growth, welcoming new members from across the globe to our mission-driven, ambitious, and inclusive team. Our work is founded on our values of trust and safety, pioneering, urgency, and purpose over pride, all of which support a company culture where people can innovate, collaborate, grow, and, above all, make an impact. If that sounds like an exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you!

RapidSOS is an intelligent safety company that harnesses artificial and human intelligence to fuse life-saving data from 540M+ connected devices, apps, and sensors from 200+ global technology companies to over 21,000 public safety agencies in six countries. Whether there’s an unsafe moment or an emergency, RapidSOS Ready devices, vehicles, homes, or buildings deliver essential data to the right place when it matters most. Learn more at www.RapidSOS.com.

What this role is about:
Are you passionate about safeguarding critical systems and empowering teams to innovate with confidence? At RapidSOS, we’re transforming emergency response with innovative technology that delivers critical, life-saving data to dispatchers covering 99% of the U.S. population.

We’re seeking an Information Security Engineer II to drive impactful security automation initiatives and help integrate robust tools and processes that secure our systems and products. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with engineering teams to develop and maintain best-in-class security practices, embed security early in the development lifecycle, and support the scaling of security automation across our DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. You’ll play a key role in identifying security gaps through code reviews, threat modeling, and hands-on testing to safeguard our growing platform. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, enjoy turning security challenges into practical solutions, and want to make a real-world impact on critical systems, this is your opportunity to join a team where protecting lives is at the heart of everything we do!

What you’ll do: 

• Drive the security automation program forward – delivering security tools, solutions, and processes into the environment that balance business requirements and cybersecurity requirements
• Build relationships with developers, stakeholders, and leaders to incorporate security principles into engineering design & deployments
• Advocate for a “shift left” approach by embedding security early in the development lifecycle and upholding Secure SDLC strategy & practices—using threat modeling and developer IDE security features to proactively safeguard our code
• Assist prioritization of vulnerabilities identified in code through automated and manual assessments and promote quick remediation
• Enrich DevOps architecture with security standards and best practices, promote baseline configuration and work to reduce drift
• Review code, test code, and perform security threat modeling for various projects and RapidSOS products
• Actively contribute in defining and producing both tools and architectural designs used by the team
• Implement and oversee SOAR and ad-hoc automation solutions, streamlining our security operations and enhancing incident response
• Lead the implementation, testing, and validation of application security controls across projects, ensuring the highest standards of protection and reliability
• Proactively research and follow industry trends, best practices, and open source projects in security engineering
• This role requires being based in Boston or NYC with the flexibility to work remotely, along with the ability and willingness to collaborate in person quarterly or as needed

What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate: 

• 3+ years experience of security engineering experience, preferably as a generalist with experience spanning security engineering, information security, network security, risk & compliance, and more in a cloud environment for a mission-critical production system 
• Proven ability to implement and maintain robust information security controls, guidelines, and standards (e.g., OWASP, CSA CCM, CIS 20 Critical Security Controls, SOC 2, NIST) while deploying & managing comprehensive security programs and tools
• Proficiency in reading and understanding Python code and Bash scripting with ability to identify security gaps
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) goals, processes, and tools
• Highly self-motivated; ability and willingness to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of ownership 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently, prioritizing tasks and solving problems effectively to resolution.
• BA, BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related technology field, or equivalent experience
• This role requires being based in Boston or NYC with the flexibility to work remotely, along with the ability and willingness to collaborate in person quarterly or as needed

Nice-to-have experience (but not required!):

• Experience with manual and automated testing using tools such as Burp Suite and Zap
• Understanding of Terraform, CloudFormation / CDK and Jenkins
• Knowledge of Linux and docker or kubernetes systems administration
• Experience with various IT governance frameworks and standards like ISO-27000, COBIT, SOX, PCI, and/or HIPAA 

What we offer: 

• The chance to work with a passionate team on solving one of the largest challenges globally 
• Competitive salary and benefits and equity participation 
• A dynamic, flexible and fun start-up work environment with a highly talented team

If you're curious to learn more about RapidSOS, you can check out https://rapidsos.com/blog/ 

Starting pay for a successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include experience, relevant skills, training, education, location, business needs, or market demands. The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000. This role will also be eligible to receive equity options. #LI-Remote

RapidSOS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. 

Interested in the role but you don’t meet 100% of the requirements? We’d love to hear from you! We encourage you to apply; we’d be excited to see if your unique skill set and experience could be a match.