Senior Software Engineer (Security)

Netskrt Systems is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in security to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Software Engineer with Security Experience, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of secure software solutions for our products and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to ensure that our software meets the highest security standards and protects our customers’ sensitive information.

We are a highly motivated team, dedicated to delivering products and services that improve the customer experience when accessing internet video at the edges of the network. We are developing a set of inter-related technologies targeting businesses that offer WIFI to their customers, but which have limited bandwidth.

Netskrt offers the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience with storage, networking, analytics and cloud technologies. As part of the engineering team, you will have the opportunity to design and implement solutions to solve challenging problems in a startup environment, working with accomplished engineers and a leadership team with a proven track history of success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement secure software solutions by leveraging your expertise in secure coding practices, encryption, authentication, and access control.
2. Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand security requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
3. Conduct security assessments and code reviews to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
4. Design and implement robust security features, such as secure authentication mechanisms, encryption protocols, and secure communication channels.
5. Stay up to date with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to enhance the security posture of our software.
6. Investigate and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities, working closely with the incident response team to analyze and resolve issues promptly.
7. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of security awareness and best practices within the development team. Be our ambassador for all things security.
8. Collaborate with external security auditors and assessors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
9. Contribute to the development and improvement of secure coding guidelines, policies, and procedures.
10. Participate in the evaluation and selection of security tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance our security capabilities.

Required Qualifications, Skills, Experience:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2. A minimum of 5 years + of proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on security, preferably in a fast-paced software development environment.
3. Proficiency in multiple programming languages, such as Python, Java, C, C++, and the ability to write secure code.
4. Deep understanding of object-oriented design.
5. In-depth knowledge of secure coding practices and common security vulnerabilities, such as OWASP Top 10.
6. Strong understanding of network protocols, encryption algorithms, authentication mechanisms, and access control models.
7. Experience with security tools and technologies, such as vulnerability scanners, penetration testing frameworks, and secure development frameworks.
8. Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including threat modeling and secure code review.
9. Hands-on experience working in a Linux environment.
10. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems and identify potential security risks.
11. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
12. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively convey security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience with caching and CDN (content delivery network) technologies (CloudFront, Limelight/Edgio, Akamai, Fastly, Netflix, Google)
2. Experience with cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
3. Database technologies (PostgreSQL, MYSQL, RabbitMQ)
4. Network switching and routing technologies
5. Experience with tiered storage solutions
6. Familiarity with big data technologies, such as Hadoop, Spark, YARN or Elasticsearch.
7. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.

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