Senior Security Engineer

Cyara is the world’s leading Automated CX Assurance Platform provider, enabling leading brands across the globe to build better customer experiences faster. Through automated testing and monitoring, Cyara accelerates the delivery of flawless customer journeys across digital and voice channels while reducing the risk of customer-facing defects. Every day the most recognizable brands, including Airbnb and NAB trust Cyara to deliver customer smiles at scale.  Our promise is Customer Smiles - Delivered at Scale, and as a member of Cyara’s team, you’ll be given the opportunity to bring that mission to fruition alongside our amazing community of fun-loving forward thinkers.  Interested to find out more about us?  Check out:  www.cyara.com

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Cyara’s Values: 

At Cyara, our values shape everything we do. We're passionate about Delivering Excellence by putting the customer first, collaborating globally, and always striving to improve. We take smart risks and Innovate Boldly, setting new standards and learning from every experience. Integrity First is our cornerstone—we value humility, authenticity, and respect for diversity, building trust in all we do. We Embrace Curiosity by empowering you to experiment, learn, and grow in a dynamic environment. At Cyara, our values drive us forward, shaping a culture where innovation and excellence thrive. 

Cyara’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusive and Belonging: 

At Cyara, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embodies equal opportunity and champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). We strive to cultivate an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, contributing unique perspectives and talents. Our commitment includes continuously evaluating and enhancing our policies, practices, and culture to align with our DEIB principles. We ensure a discrimination-free environment where individuals are evaluated solely on their merits and abilities, regardless of legally protected statuses such as sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or medical condition. By celebrating our differences and championing inclusivity, we enrich our organization, make more thoughtful decisions, and drive collective success. 

As a Senior Security Engineer on the Information Security team at Cyara, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, testing, maintenance, and optimization of information security programs for the products, infrastructure, policies and procedures that make up the Cyara portfolio.

You will be responsible for:

• Develop, implement, and manage robust security policies and procedures to protect the organization’s information assets.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and security audits to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Manage and oversee the company’s vulnerability management program, including the identification, classification, and remediation of security vulnerabilities.
• Design and enforce security measures and policies for cloud computing environments, with a strong focus on AWS.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve the organization’s security posture.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security best practices into software development and deployment processes.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and other relevant regulations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior security staff and other team members.
• While this position does not require participation in an official on-call roster, Engineering employees are expected to be available to assist with troubleshooting Severity 1 or Severity 2 production issues as they arise. If contacted, employees should be prepared to respond and provide support, leveraging their domain knowledge and skills to resolve critical incidents.

Let’s talk about your skills/expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with a demonstrated focus on cybersecurity and vulnerability management.
• Advanced understanding of application security principles and best practices, with solid experience in implementing security measures.
• Extensive experience with cloud computing platforms, particularly AWS.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience with development and implementation of security controls for implementing AI security policies.
• Experience as a participating member of a security operations organization with responsibility for monitoring, alerting and incident response.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address complex security issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant information security certification such as CISSP, CCSP, CEH, AWS Security Professional or similar required.

Why you should join us: 

At Cyara you’ll have the opportunity to work with a group of people who share common goals, are driven by a similar passion, and value the expertise of their peers. Cyara is committed to being an  equal opportunity employer, focused on building and maintaining a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace; and a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. At Cyara we appreciate and welcome the fact that our culture is living and growing as we continue to evolve over time. With this opportunity comes the chance to enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and a work culture that's results-oriented, fast-paced and focused on continuous improvement, whilst maintaining a family first, team oriented, and ever positive atmosphere.

Cyara cares for its own - you’ll feel that on your first day - and you'll get the chance to work for a global, growing company, and an all-inclusive team of innovators. 

Interested? Know someone who might be? Apply online now. 

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