Security Engineer - Cryptography Specialist

Security Innovation · Seattle, WA

Company

Security Innovation

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Please submit resumes via e-mail only: [email protected] Must reference “Code 98101” in e-mail subject line.


****Telecommuting permitted, can perform duties anywhere in US.****Multiple openings.

Duties:

  • Work closely with other application security engineers to perform reviews and tests on Web and Conventional applications as well as embedded, firmware, mobile, and more.
  • Perform in-depth security assessment of crypto configurations.
  • Ensure the cryptographic implementations provide data integrity, confidentiality, and non-repudiation.
  • Use a combination of manual and automated techniques to assess risks and circumvent security mechanisms of devices and applications.
  • Create threat models that result in more secure application design.
  • Design and develop security testing scenarios.
  • Perform cloud configuration audits and cloud design reviews.
  • Analyze and present results of testing to team members, managers, and customers.
  • Write detailed problem reports, test plan documents, and mitigation recommendations as needed.
  • Develop tools to aid penetration test automation and effectiveness.
  • Review code for common security vulnerabilities.
  • Possible travel to client sites to conduct in-person security reviews and assessments (travel is very limited, up to 2 to 3 times a year at most for up to 5 business days to client sites to conduct in-person security reviews and assessments. Company has clients throughout US so travel could be anywhere in US).

Other Special Skills or Requirements:

  • Education: Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related field
  • Experience in conducting penetration tests for high profile customers or products
  • Experience working in R&D teams on fast paced, and high impact projects
  • Experience in writing and reviewing technical reports on vulnerabilities findings
  • Experience in communicating with clients about discovered vulnerabilities and participated in kick-off meetings
  • Knowledge of common application security bugs, attack types, and mitigation strategies
  • Knowledge of reverse engineering techniques
  • Knowledge of creating cyber risk and threat modeling
  • Knowledge of applied and theoretical cryptography
  • Basic knowledge of Post-quantum Cryptography and NIST Post-quantum Cryptography Standardization
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals
  • Solid understanding of system-level design such as memory allocation, assembly language, process control, and concurrent programming
  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and performing cloud configuration reviews
  • Demonstrate an ability to code in one or more languages
  • Basic understanding of Mobile security testing tools
  • Knowledge of reverse engineering malwares including unpacking and bypassing obfuscation and conducting forensic analysis
  • Working knowledge of common security testing tools like Burp Suite, GNU Debugger, Ghidra, IDA, Ollydbg
  • Ability to conduct research on a technical topic and deliver presentations for a technical audience
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.

 Security Innovation is proud to offer the following:

 • Competitive salary and equitable salary structure

 • Flexible work from home and remote options

 • Unlimited paid time off, mental health days, and 12+ company holidays

 • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options

 • Flex Spending and HSA options

 • 401k with immediate vesting and up to 6% match

 • Generous professional development budget

 • Professional certification, training, and conference opportunities

 • Ample engineer hardware budget

 • Culture focused on health & wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion


Security Innovation, Inc., 187 Ballardvale St, Ste A195, Wilmington, MA 01887.

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Date Posted

09/20/2024

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