Security Engineer

Medium’s mission is to deepen understanding of the world and spread ideas that matter. Medium is building the best place for reading and writing on the internet—a place where today’s smartest writers, thinkers, experts, and storytellers can share big, interesting ideas; a place where ideas are judged on the value they provide to readers, not the fleeting attention they can attract for advertisers. Our team is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Security Engineer to play a pivotal role in implementing security measures that safeguard both Medium’s website and mobile applications. 

What will you do?

• Engineer, implement, and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks, and information
• Identify and define system security requirements
• Design computer security architecture and develop detailed cyber security designs
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols
• Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices
• Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks
• Ensure that the company knows as much as possible, as quickly as possible about security incidents
• Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes, and propositions for further system security enhancement

Who are you?

• Proven work experience as a System Security Engineer or Information Security Engineer
• Experience in building and maintaining security systems
• Detailed technical knowledge of database and operating system security
• Hands-on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc
• Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
• Familiarity with web-related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and network/web-related protocols
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• BS degree in Computer Science or related field

At Medium, we foster an inclusive, supportive, fun, and challenging team environment. We value having a team that is made up of a diverse set of backgrounds and respect the healthy expression of diverse opinions. We embrace experimentation and the examination of all kinds of ideas through reasoning and testing. Come join us as we continue to change the world of digital media. 
Medium is an equal-opportunity employer.