Security Engineer

Who We Are

Renew Home is on a mission to change how we power the world by making it easier for customers to save energy and money at home as part of the largest residential virtual power plant in North America.

We partner with industry-leading brands to better manage residential energy for users by prioritizing efficiency, savings, and comfort — and cleaner energy for everyone.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer striving to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone feels that they have a voice that is heard.

We strongly encourage candidates to check out our website at www.renewhome.com  to learn more about the world-changing work we are doing.

What You Will Do

• Offer security expertise and guidance within the company.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, Marketing) to establish and enforce company-wide security policies.
• Actively monitor systems for security breaches and intrusions, developing security tools to prevent attacks and maintain network integrity.
• Proactively assess and address security vulnerabilities in applications and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP).
• Automate the creation, testing, and remediation of base container images.
• Promote a security-oriented development and testing culture within the development team through education and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct routine vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, coordinating external security evaluations.
• Manage and resolve security incidents, providing guidance on policy and technical security matters.
• Obtain and maintain relevant security certifications (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC2).

Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience in application and cloud infrastructure security.
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience in the software industry.
• Experience with containerization, preferably Docker.
• Familiarity with security frameworks/standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, CCPA, GDPR, and OWASP.
• Proficiency in utilizing AWS security services (IAM, WAF, CloudTrail, Shield) and other tools like Snyk, Qualys, OpenMap, Wireshark, and Nmap.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and core Internet protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, SSL, distributed networks).
• Solid software engineering background with expertise in one or more programming languages (Python, Java, PHP, Ruby, etc.).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

What You'll Get

• A competitive salary based on experience. The base salary for this role is: $155k - $205k.
• Fully remote work environment with home office set-up allowance.
• Real and lived work-life balance - Company perks include unlimited vacation (which our C-level team actively encourages everyone to take!), parental leave, and a corporate values of working sustainably and putting families first.
• Competitive benefits package that includes a full suite of wellness benefits and stock options.
• 401(k) matching.
• Opportunity to work with amazing people who are passionate about their mission, thriving in a fully-remote work environment, and learning and growing every day.

Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Individuals seeking employment at Renew Home are considered without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identification, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.