Senior Security Engineer

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection.
• Lead the planning and execution of AWS-based solutions, ensuring alignment with our existing infrastructure.
• Conduct security assessments, application security reviews, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and address security risks.
• Monitor and analyze security alerts and logs to detect and respond to incidents.
• Conduct forensic investigations and incident response activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into system architectures and software development lifecycle.
• Provide security training and awareness programs for employees.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security technologies, threats, and industry trends.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a security engineering or related role.
• Strong understanding of security principles, protocols, and technologies.
• Experience with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management solutions.
• Proficiency in network and system administration.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards such as SOC2 and ISO 27001.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with cloud environments, with proficiency in AWS required.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CISM are a plus.
• Familiarity with SAST scanning tools is highly preferred.

Why join Polly?

• We are attacking a trillion-dollar market with gross inefficiencies and seeking to transform the way an entire industry operates 
• We have an experienced leadership team that previously built large and impactful platforms 
• Outstanding opportunity for professional growth and upward mobility 
• Direct engagement with the decision makers and senior business leaders 
• Competitive salaries
• 100% paid medical/vision/dental/disability/life insurance 
• Flexible vacation
• Hybrid environment; 3x weekly in an innovation hub in San Francisco or Dallas.