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Security Engineer

Cala Health
Location
United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Digital - Operations
Salary
$155,000 - $190,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 3+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Application Security, or Incident Response
  • Hands-on experience with modern security tooling (e.g., Snyk, Dependabot, Burp Suite, Splunk, Datadog)
  • Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, CWE, and cloud security best practices
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and build automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
  • Proficiency in Python and Shell scripting (Bash) to automate security workflows and build security tooling.
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with additional programming languages such as Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Rust
  • Experience securing cloud-native environments (Docker, AWS/GCP) and native AWS security tools
  • Hands-on experience with GRC platforms (e.g., Vanta)
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security scanning (e.g., Checkov, TFLint)
  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GCIH, AWS Certified Security)
What the job really is

As a Security Engineer at Cala, you will be responsible for protecting the organization's digital assets and infrastructure. Your daily tasks will include managing vulnerabilities, conducting penetration tests, and implementing security measures while collaborating with development teams to ensure secure coding practices. You will also participate in incident response efforts and lead security tabletop exercises to enhance the organization's preparedness against potential threats.

Things to weigh
  • Remote work option available, but hybrid if local to San Mateo, CA headquarters
  • No specific salary benefits or bonuses listed beyond base pay range
  • Sponsorship for work authorization is not guaranteed and is decided on a case-by-case basis.
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