Alarm.com · 6 days ago
Senior Security Engineer
Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. The Senior Security Engineer will identify security risks in the corporate network, communicate those risks to management, and assist with mitigation efforts.
InternetInternet of ThingsSecurityWireless
Responsibilities
Determine, monitor and maintain our security posture, in collaboration with Engineering
Perform security audits
Perform application and infrastructure penetration tests, as well as physical security review and social engineering tests for our global clients
Select and acquire additional security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall enterprise security
Oversee and manage the deployment, integration and configuration of security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions and the enterprise’s security documents
Develop and maintain threat models for cloud environments and train engineering teams to develop attacker/risk driven design skills
Provide deep expertise to engineering teams on SDLC practices including secure design, secure development, secure testing, security runtime for software and firmware development
Actively partner with infrastructure, application and other stakeholders to ensure deployed solutions minimize security and privacy risks
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes and the development of new attacks
Maintain Incident Response Program
Recommend actions/practices to management in order to ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in decision-making processes
Suggest actions in order to mitigate risk in any activity that potentially impacts security of existing IT and information management
Craft responses to client and partner security questionnaires
Qualification
Required
B.A. or B.S. (or higher level degree) in Computer Science or a similar engineering program with strong academic performance preferred
8+ years of information security experience
CISSP, CISA, CEH, OSCP or other information security certification
Perform security reviews of application designs, source code and deployments
Must have knowledge and stay up to date on the latest security advisories, alerts and vulnerabilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills for a highly collaborative environment
Rigorous attention to detail and focus on quality of deliverables
Familiar with AWS services like EC2 & ECS, WAF & VPC configuration & IAM rules
Familiarity with something like Terraform/CloudFormation
Comfortable with Python and able to read Java when necessary
Proven team experience and comfort in a team-oriented environment
Passion for working with technology and excitement for creating high quality consumer technology product
Other duties as assigned
Benefits
Subsidized medical plan options
An HSA with generous company contribution
A 401(k) with employer match
Paid holidays
Wellness time
Vacation increasing with tenure
Paid maternity and bonding leave
Company-paid disability and life insurance
FSAs
Well-being resources and activities
A casual dress work environment
Company
Alarm.com
Alarm.com is provides home and business security solutions based on wireless, web and mobile technologies.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$588MKey Investors
TCVABS Capital Partners
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $425M
2015-06-26IPO
2012-07-24Series B· $136M
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