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InterSystems · 4 hours ago

Senior Security Engineer

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$112K/yr - $160K/yr

6+ years exp

InterSystems is a global leader in data management and interoperability, providing mission-critical technology that underpins systems across various industries. As a Senior Security Engineer, you will be responsible for advancing the security of InterSystems’ data platforms, collaborating with engineers and product managers to ensure security principles are integrated throughout the technology stack.

Big DataHealth CareInformation TechnologySoftware

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Secure Product Architecture: Partner with software and systems engineers to design and validate secure platform architectures, focusing on authentication, authorization, encryption, and data protection across the InterSystems technology stack

Platform and Database Assurance: Analyze, test, and harden database and application components to protect critical workloads and sensitive data. Identify areas for improvement and contribute to the design of new defensive capabilities within the IRIS data platform

Security as a Horizontal Function: Work closely with Product Managers and engineering leaders across interoperability, analytics, and data management to ensure consistent and effective application of security principles throughout all product lines

Vulnerability Research and Remediation: Investigate, reproduce, and validate reported security issues. Collaborate with development teams to design and review security fixes that meet product quality and reliability standards

Threat Modeling and Risk Evaluation: Lead technical assessments of emerging threats, evaluate potential attack vectors, and define practical mitigation strategies to improve product resilience

Automation and Tooling: Build and maintain tools or scripts that simplify vulnerability detection, configuration analysis, and security verification in engineering workflows

Mentorship and Security Advocacy: Coach developers and engineers on secure coding, threat awareness, and incident response fundamentals. Promote a culture where security is integrated into design and development from the start

Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing evolution of InterSystems’ security practices, incorporating lessons learned from testing, incident reviews, and emerging technology trends

Qualification

Software Security EngineeringThreat ModelingVulnerability AssessmentDatabase InternalsProgramming LanguagesSecure Software PracticesSecurity CertificationsCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Advanced degree preferred

6+ years of hands-on experience in software, platform, or systems security engineering

Strong understanding of database internals, encryption, authentication, and access control

Demonstrated experience with threat modeling, code analysis, or vulnerability assessment in complex distributed systems

Practical expertise in programming or scripting languages such as C++, Python, or Go for analysis, automation, or prototyping

Proven ability to collaborate across technical disciplines and product areas to deliver secure, reliable solutions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

Familiarity with secure software development practices and security testing methodologies

Experience with containerization or distributed data systems

Security-related certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, or GIAC are a plus

Background in incident response, reverse engineering, or vulnerability research

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Company

InterSystems

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InterSystems is a vendor of software and technology for high-performance database management, integration, and health information systems.

Founded in 1978

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.intersystems.com/

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Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

John Paladino

Head Of Client Services

Kathleen Aller

Head of Global Healthcare Market Strategy