Are you a skilled Senior Security Software Engineer with a strong focus on safeguarding cloud infrastructure? Join Hyperproof and play a key role in ensuring the security, reliability, and scalability of our platform. Your expertise in security best practices and methodologies will be essential in driving continuous improvement and contributing to our mission of shaping the future of compliance management and security

What You'll Do

As a Senior Security Software Engineer at Hyperproof, you will be instrumental in leading the security management and optimization of our cloud-based infrastructure. This hands-on technical role involves a comprehensive approach to security, from strategic development to implementation and oversight.

Your Core Responsibilities Will Include

Security Strategy & Implementation: Developing and executing a comprehensive security strategy, designing and implementing automated vulnerability scanning and static analysis for source code, and protecting running services with multi-level threat detection services.
Threat & Vulnerability Management: Leading and reviewing threat models for the Hyperproof application, and reviewing engineering designs, source code, and system configuration changes to ensure adherence to standards such as SOC 2, FedRAMP, GDPR, NIST, and CIS.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with IT and the Director of Compliance to uphold the highest security standards across the company. You will also collaborate with customer support, sales, and implementation teams to address customer security questionnaires and inquiries.
Security Awareness & Risk Management: Maintaining security awareness training for the engineering team, participating in company-wide risk management, assisting with third-party vendor assessments, and representing the engineering team on the cross-company Infosec response team.

What You'll Bring

Extensive experience in security-focused engineering roles, with a focus on managing cloud-based infrastructure in Azure, GCP, or AWS.
Strong understanding of security principles, secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and threat modeling.
Proficiency in cloud security services and tools, such as Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub, or Google Cloud Security Command Center.
Experience with security automation tools and technologies, including scripting languages like Python, NodeJS, and Bash
Knowledge of security compliance standards and regulations, including FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST, CIS, GDPR, and other data protection requirements.
Experience with Okta, Auth0, SAML, and other federated identity systems.
Experience working with auditors and penetration testers.
Proven track record of driving innovation, optimizing security performance, and maintaining high-security standards in a production environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
A positive attitude and a willingness to learn, adapt, and grow in a dynamic environment.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
CISSP/CISM, CCSP, or related security certification.
US citizenship required*
Due to the nature of the work and participation in Federal security and compliance programs, U.S. citizenship is required as a bona fide occupational qualification in accordance with federal government security and compliance regulations.

Join Hyperproof and help shape the future of compliance management and security! Apply now to become a key member of our dynamic team.

Candidate Experience

We respect your time and aim for transparency throughout the interview process. Expect:

A 30-minute initial chat with our Principal People & Talent Partner.
A Take-Home Assessment
Three 60-minute 1:1 interviews with senior members of our engineering team, and one interview with our VP of Engineering

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and certifications.

WA pay input

$143,000—$189,000 USD

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and certifications.

CA pay input

$143,000—$189,000 USD

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and certifications.

NY pay input

$143,000—$189,000 USD

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and certifications.

USA pay input

$143,000—$189,000 USD

WHERE YOU’LL GO

Hyperproof also loves to see an internal transfer. If a linear career path is not what you’re looking for, you can work with your manager and our people team to explore lateral moves to other parts of the organization as you continue to grow with us.

What We Offer To Our Employees

Please note: Benefits listed below are for employees in the United States; contractor roles or international positions may differ

Annual compensation reviews + equity
Unlimited PTO: strongly encouraged to unplug and recharge
Health: coverage for medical, dental, and vision - employee and dependents
401K, which vests immediately, complete with a 4% company match
12 weeks of Parental leave and 1 year free diapers and wipes with Honest
Annual company in-person events and quarterly in-person connects
$500 home office stipend - at the time of hire. Any additional home office needs are requested as needed.
$100 quarterly paid wellness stipend
Pet insurance discount
Slack channel notifications turn off after 5 pm based on your time zone
Two Hypercharge weeks of rest where we close company-wide (July & Dec)

It’s an exciting time to be at Hyperproof — we recently raised $40 million in our Series B financing, further cementing Hyperproof as the emerging leader in the risk and compliance management space.

At Hyperproof’s core are our passionate team members who focus on user experience, beautiful design, and evangelize a positive social impact of our cloud based platform. We help organizations streamline their risk and compliance workflows so our customers can spend more time strategically managing programs and less time wrangling spreadsheets.

We are disrupting the governance, risk, and compliance software space with our innovative platform by helping traditionally unsung heroes (compliance professionals) do the right things so the wrong things don’t happen.

Learn more about the @hyperproof culture and how it all started.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hyperproof is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace — it’s one of our core values! Hyperproof is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.