Staff Security Enablement Engineer

See yourself at Twilio

We are seeking a security practitioner capable of being hands-on with a developer first mentality and passionate about developing and growing others to become effective security practitioners.

Who we are & why we’re hiring

Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers worldwide build better applications and customer experiences.

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About the job

The Staff Security Enablement Engineer will be responsible for developing implementing measuring and managing process and tooling to enhance security enablement for technical resources across Twilio. This role is critical in fostering a security-first culture by engaging training and empowering Twilio employees to act as security practitioners to support and up-level Twilio’s security posture.

Responsibilities

In this role you’ll:

• Design and implement the Security Champions Program including establishing OKRs defining roles and defining processes to monitor efficacy of the Security Champions Program.

• Create a comprehensive framework for identifying recruiting and retaining influential Security Champions from various teams across Twilio.

• Organize and lead regular technical meetings forums and events to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among Security Champions.

• Develop and maintain program documentation guidelines and best practices with a strong technical focus while maintaining usability.

• Curate and deliver live training material to meet specific educational needs across engineering teams.

• Act as a liaison and advocate between engineers and security; assisting with the rollout of tools that require engineering involvement and acting as a channel of communication to surface bi-directional feedback.

• Collaborate with the Learning and Development teams to integrate security training into existing learning platforms.

• Work closely with other Information Security teams to identify opportunities to expand security enablement opportunities across Twilio.

Qualifications

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in information security cybersecurity software development or a related technical field.

• Prior experience coordinating or contributing to a Security Champions or equivalent program.

• Strong knowledge of security principles practices and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST CIS).

• Experience with secure coding practices application security secure design and threat modeling.

• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships.

Desired:

• Proven experience in program management technical training and employee engagement.

• Deep understanding of security frameworks including OWASP and applicability in software development.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to assess program performance and identify areas for improvement

• Certification in information security (e.g. CISSP CISM CEH) or relevant technical certifications (e.g. CSSLP OSCP) is a plus.

Location

• This role will be remote and based in Ireland.

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role approximately 15% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way.

What We Offer

There are many benefits to working at Twilio including in addition to competitive pay things like generous time-off ample parental and wellness leave healthcare a retirement savings program and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems take initiative pitch in when needed and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic . Additionally we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So if you're ready to unleash your full potential do your best work and be the best version of yourself apply now!

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