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Security Engineer – DevSecOps and Security Architect

PhysicsX
Location
New York, New York
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Product
Salary
$200,000 to $300,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years in security, with a focus on DevSecOps and security design reviews
  • Hands-on experience with secure coding, OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, and SDLC integration
  • Experience with GitHub/GitLab, CI/CD, IaC, and containerized environments
  • Experience deploying and working with SAST tooling (e.g. Semgrep, Snyk)
  • Experience developing in Python and Go
  • Track record of balancing pragmatism and security rigor in a fast-paced setting
Nice to have
  • Understanding of AI security fundamentals and how application security and AI security intersect
  • Experience securing cloud infrastructure
  • Participation in bug bounty programs and managing security disclosure
  • Familiarity with the BSIMM framework
  • Experience in cloud security including identity and access management and cloud-native services
What the job really is

As a Principal Security Engineer at PhysicsX, you will collaborate with engineering teams to embed security practices into the development lifecycle, focusing on DevSecOps and secure coding. Your role includes architecting security tools for CI/CD pipelines, leading security reviews, and mentoring teams on secure development. This position offers a chance to significantly influence the company's security program in a dynamic environment.

Benefits
  • Equity options
  • 5% contribution to 401(k)
  • Free team lunch 1x/week
  • Private health insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • 20 days of Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays)
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is quite broad ($200,000 to $300,000) without specific criteria for levels within that range
  • The role involves significant responsibility and influence in shaping security practices, which may be challenging in a fast-paced environment
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