Security Engineer

A BIT ABOUT USLever's vision is connecting human potential to meaningful work. Hiring is the most strategic challenge that every company faces, and Lever is one of the most recognized brands in talent acquisition software. As the innovation leader in our space, we are searching for great people to join us and push further.
We are proud of the company we’ve built so far, but we are even more excited for what is yet to come. Our 5000+ customers include global leaders, startups that are disrupting industries, and businesses around the world. Lever has raised $123 million in funding, most recently a $50M Series D in November 2021.
With an overall gender ratio of 50:50 women and men, Lever is also fiercely committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We have been certified as a “Great Place to Work”, along with “Best Company Outlook 2022,” and “Forbes Best Startup Employers 2022,” and the list keeps growing! Our people are Lever’s biggest competitive advantage. For more information on our team culture, visit https://inside.lever.co/.
THE CHALLENGELever’s growing security team is looking for an experienced security engineer to build the next level of our defenses. The Security Engineer will work directly with security champions across the organization to further mitigate risks. Within the framework of our Information Security Management System, the security engineer will translate GRC requirements into practical solutions and propel Lever’s security maturity. 
THE OPPORTUNITYWith a combination of hands on keyboard engineering work and practical interpretation of compliance requirements, the Security Engineer role is a chance to grow a career in security. 
THE TEAMLever’s Security Team is small but growing. Lever’s senior management is committed to the security of Lever and fully supports the endeavors of the Security Team. The Security Engineer will report directly to the Director of Security and will shape the future of security engineering at Lever.

THE SKILL SET

• Experience in engineering in a business environment
• Knowledge of TTPs
• Experience in both red and blue teaming
• Unbridled curiosity and ambition combined with passion for learning and research
• Advanced security certification preferred 

WITHIN 1 MONTH, YOU'LL

• Complete Ramp Camp, our onboarding program designed to get you up to speed on our business, vision, and team.
• Survey the landscape to gain a deep understanding of the security challenges facing Lever
• Meet with stakeholders across departments to understand security needs 
• Assist Director of Security in third party pen test from scope to issue resolution

WITHIN 3 MONTHS, YOU'LL

• Own the vulnerability management program and reporting dashboards and metrics
• Partnering with Engineering, align on incremental shift left plan in software development
• Create a project plan for implementation of a data driven security solution (e.g. SIEM, data lake, etc)

WITHIN 6 MONTHS, YOU'LL

• Implement data driven security solution
• Create project plan for increased network visibility
• Achieve 1 goal in shift left plan (eg open source vulnerability detection in IDE)
• Facilitate specialized security training for software developers  

WITHIN 12 MONTHS, YOU'LL

• Using data driven security solution, produce actionable reports for risk reduction activities
• Proactively monitor threats and produce threat dashboards
• Create and shape procedures for red team testing

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The Lever storyLever is a leading Talent Acquisition Suite that makes it easy for talent teams to reach their hiring goals and to connect companies with top talent. Lever is the only platform that provides all talent acquisition leaders with complete ATS and robust CRM capabilities in one product, LeverTRM. The Lever Hire and Lever Nurture features allow leaders to scale and grow their people pipeline, build authentic and long-lasting relationships, and source the right people to hire. Lever Analytics provides customized reports with data visualization, see offers completed and interview feedback, and more, to inform strategic decisions between hiring managers and executives alike.
Our platform also enables companies to hire with inclusivity in mind, helping eliminate any hiring bias. Lever supports the hiring needs of more than 5,000 companies around the globe including the teams at Netflix, Spotify, Atlassian, KPMG, and Nielson. For more information, visit https://www.lever.co/. 
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