Senior/Lead Security Engineer
Description For Senior/Lead Security Engineer
BioRender is revolutionizing scientific communication by making it more accessible and understandable to all. As a Senior/Lead Security Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in protecting our platform that has already impacted over 54,000 scientific publications. The position combines hands-on security engineering with leadership responsibilities, requiring expertise in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and security architecture. You'll be responsible for implementing security best practices, conducting advanced security assessments, and managing our bug bounty program. The role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing to scientific advancement.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of security experience and strong technical skills in areas like AWS, penetration testing tools, and programming languages. You'll work in a remote-first environment with team members across Canada and the U.S., offering flexibility while maintaining high security standards. The position requires both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be mentoring other engineers and driving security initiatives across the organization.
BioRender is backed by prestigious investors including Y Combinator and has shown impressive growth comparable to top-performing SaaS companies. The company's platform is used globally in over 200 countries, demonstrating its significant impact on scientific communication. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly contribute to accelerating scientific discovery while being part of a rapidly growing, mission-driven organization.
Responsibilities For Senior/Lead Security Engineer
- Create detailed security design documents and guidelines for Engineering Teams
- Execute comprehensive penetration tests on web applications, networks, and systems
- Implement and manage security controls in cloud environments (AWS and Cloudflare)
- Conduct threat modeling, threat hunting, and log analysis
- Operate bug bounty program
- Design and implement robust security solutions and security architecture
- Evaluate, deploy, and manage security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS
- Mentor and train other engineers in security best practices
- Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans
Requirements For Senior/Lead Security Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in security, ethical hacking, or penetration testing
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security architectures
- Proficiency in using penetration testing tools (Burp Suite, Kali, nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit)
- Experience with scripting and programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Go, Javascript)
- Proficiency with AWS, CDN, WAF, modern web application and data pipelines
- Strong understanding of network security, cryptography, and secure coding practices
- Comprehensive understanding of OWASP Top Ten
- Relevant security certifications preferred (AWS, GWAPT, OSWE, OSCP, etc.)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attacker mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits For Senior/Lead Security Engineer
- Remote-first work environment
- Opportunity to work with a mission-driven company
- Company backed by top investors including Y Combinator
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