Job: Platform Security Engineer

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $105,000/yr. 

Location: Remote, CO.

Job Description:

Pax8 is the leading cloud-based technology marketplace, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.

We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

No matter who you are, Pax8 is a place you can call home. We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate, so we don’t look for the right "fit" – instead, we look for the add. We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points. We believe in cultivating an environment with a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive in an inclusive environment.

We are only as great as our people. And we have great people all over the world. No matter where you live and work, you’re a part of the Pax8 team. This means embracing hybrid- and remote-work whenever possible.

Position Summary:

The Platform Security Engineer develops, implements, and operates elements of the company's platform security program. They oversee all aspects of security for the company's cloud-based platforms and services, as well as integrating security practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The Engineer understands cloud security, agile development, and DevOps practices.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support and help implement a comprehensive platform security strategy that aligns with the company's overall business goals and risk tolerance.
• Oversee elements of security for the company's cloud-based platforms and services, including infrastructure security, application security, and data security.
• Assist with the integration of security practices into the SDLC, including security requirements gathering, threat modeling, security testing, and secure deployment.
• Assist with the integration of security practices into the professional services engagements, to ensure that code is created and maintained securely.
• Stay up to date on the latest cloud security trends and technologies and help implement new solutions as needed.
• Respond to security incidents and threats in a timely and effective manner.
• Measure, report, iterate, and improve upon platform security program effectiveness using the latest data metrics, insight, and analytics.

Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:

• At least three (3) years of experience in application security.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, agile development, and DevOps practices.
• Experience in integrating security practices into the SDLC.
• Experience with security tools and technologies including SDLC security tools (e.g., static, dynamic, dependency, container), cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Required Education & Certifications: B.A./B.S. in related field or equivalent work experience

Compensation: Qualified candidates can expect a salary beginning at $105,000 or more depending on experience

*Note: Compensation is benchmarked on local Denver Metro area market rates. Qualified candidates in other locations can expect a salary package that may be adjusted based off applicable cost of wages in their respective location.

At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission

401(k) plan with employer match

Medical, Dental Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employer Paid Short Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible, Open Vacation

Paid Sick Time Off

Extended Leave for Life events

RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)

Career Development Programs

Stock Option Eligibility

Employee-led Resource Groups

Pax8 is an EEOC Employer

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.