Platform Security Engineer

Who you are

• BA/BS in computer science, or related degree, MS a strong plus
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on security aspects
• Proven experience in designing and implementing secure authentication and authorization systems
• In-depth understanding of secure coding principles and best practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
• Experience with secure communication protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL)
• Familiarity with security testing tools and methodologies (e.g., static code analysis, penetration testing)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Passion for security and a commitment to building secure and reliable systems
• Thrive in a customer-focused, tight-nit and cross-functional environment - being a team player and willing to take on whatever is most impactful for the company is a must
• A proactive and positive attitude to lead, learn, troubleshoot and take ownership of both small tasks and large features
• An interest/desire to learn and own various aspects of security
• Strong coding skills (for example in Go/Python/Java/C++ etc) with an emphasis on designing for reliability and scale, and writing well-tested components
• Experience with cloud security principles and tools (AWS Security, GCP Security)
• Experience with container security (Docker Security, Kubernetes Security)

What the job involves

• Glean is seeking a talented security-focused software engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining the security foundation of our platform. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing security features across various software components
• Design, develop, and maintain secure software for core platform functionalities, particularly focusing on:
• Authentication and authorization systems
• Secure communication channels between services (e.g., API security)
• Secure data storage and access controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product) to integrate security best practices throughout the development lifecycle
• Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies
• Conduct security code reviews and identify potential security risks in existing codebases
• Develop and implement automated security testing procedures
• Respond to security incidents and participate in incident response procedures
• Continuously improve the platform's security posture by identifying and implementing security enhancements
• Document security processes, procedures, and best practices