Contract Security Engineer

incident.io is revolutionizing incident management as the leading all-in-one platform, serving 800 prominent companies including Netflix, Airbnb, and Block. Since 2021, they've helped resolve over 250,000 incidents, supporting 30,000+ responders monthly across Engineering, Product, and Support teams.

The company is seeking their first Security Engineer to join their Engineering team, which comprises professionals who understand the challenges of incident response firsthand. This role focuses on application security and requires someone who can seamlessly integrate with product teams. The position involves working closely with engineers to design and implement secure systems from the ground up, rather than just performing end-stage security checks.

The role combines hands-on security work with collaborative team engagement, requiring both technical expertise and strong communication skills. You'll be responsible for vulnerability assessment, secure design reviews, and implementing security automation while working alongside the Infrastructure team to secure various aspects of the system.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in application security, penetration testing, and modern web development technologies. They should be comfortable with both white-box and black-box testing approaches and have experience with cloud security, particularly in Google Cloud Platform. The role offers a chance to shape security practices at a growing company while working with cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, generous parental leave, regular time off (including first Fridays), competitive compensation with equity, and professional development opportunities. The company, backed by $100M in funding from prestigious investors, maintains a culture focused on pragmatism, quality, and rapid innovation.