Cybersecurity Engineer

WeightWatchers is a global digital health company. 

We are the #1 doctor-recommended – and most clinically studied – behavioral weight health program in the world. For sixty years, WeightWatchers has helped millions build healthy habits and live happier, healthier lives.

As the science of weight health rapidly evolves, so does WeightWatchers. Today we are developing new clinical pathways for medication access, creating behavioral programs for chronic health conditions, integrating third-party services, and enhancing product personalization.

WeightWatchers has embraced technology, with our mobile app now the  primary tool for most members. While we continue to perfect our digital product, we are also designing new in-person experiences. With these diverse member touchpoints, our potential for impact has never been greater.

This is a temporary position 

Who you are 

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join our security team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our security operations infrastructure, developing detection capabilities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will blend technical expertise with a proactive security mindset to protect our organization's digital assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Operations Program
  • Actively participate in our security operations program, spanning Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
  • Automate and streamline existing security processes and procedures
• Incident Response
  • Design and implement solutions to detect and prevent compromise
  • Maintain and enhance our Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) infrastructure and code base
• Vulnerability Management & Application Security
  • Maintain vulnerability management & AppSec tooling and related codebase
  • Use attack-driven techniques to improve our applications and systems defenses, and discover new vulnerabilities
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • Develop code and dashboards to support GRC operations

Who You Are

• Strong proficiency with Python, Docker, and AWS
• Hands-on experience with security tools, including Endpoint Detection and Response, Email Security Gateways, SIEMs, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge in security programs, including incident response, vulnerability management, and application security
• Comprehensive understanding of security and compliance frameworks (MITRE, OWASP, NIST, HIPAA, HiTrust, PCI, SOC2)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with cloud security architecture and implementation
• Knowledge of containerization security best practices
• Scripting and automation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills

Base salary may vary depending on, but not limited to: skills, experience, and location.

US Pay Range - $40.00 to $50.00 an hour

At WeightWatchers, our mission is to build a worldwide community connected by healthy habits. If that resonates with you, then we would love to talk. WeightWatchers values developing community within our employee population as well.  We encourage our employees to come into the office 1-2 days/week.

It is our priority to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed as individuals, as an organization, and as fellow humans, to advocate for and support our employees, our members, and our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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