Senior Security Engineer
$160,000–$210,000 year
On-siteSeattle, Washington, United States
EXPIREDSeattle, Washington, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$160,000–$210,000 yearSenior LevelBiotechSmall
Part TimeSenior LevelSmallBiotech
Job Summary
Monitor, detect, and respond to threats across Variant Bio's products and AWS cloud infrastructure. Design and implement security tools and solutions as needs evolve. Perform regular policy review and compliance assessments. Develop security-focused code, libraries, and frameworks for use across engineering teams, collaborating with product development teammates to solve complex challenges. This role supports Variant Bio's mission of developing life-saving therapies by safeguarding data entrusted by partner communities and protecting the privacy of individuals working with the company.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years designing and implementing security systems, tools, or frameworks
- Strong experience with AWS security services, IAM, SSO, and Control Tower for multi-account governance, including administering cross-account and cross-region IAM permissions
- Networking experience with knowledge of VPN and Zero Trust connectivity
- Extensive knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Proficiency in Python, Rust, or another programming language
- Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on security solutions
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of AI/ML security, including model pipelines, training data, and emerging threats such as prompt injection and data exfiltration
- A track record of driving ISO 27001 or SOC 2 readiness
- Background securing systems in a clinical, healthcare, or FDA-regulated environment
- Familiarity with data handling regulations, including HIPAA and GDPR
- Demonstrated ability to influence engineers building security products
- Contributions to the security or privacy community (research, open source, presentations)
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