Senior Security Engineer - Automation

About the role

As a Senior Security Engineer at MoonPay, you will be part of the Product Security Squad, working to integrate security practices into development processes. Your responsibilities will include managing security tooling within CI/CD pipelines and enhancing supply chain security through the SLSA framework.

The team emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed promptly. You will also focus on automating security processes and managing the vulnerability lifecycle, while staying updated on emerging threats and best practices in security.

The salary range for this position is $209,664 to $220,699 per year.

Skills that matter here

• Go: This role requires a solid background in Go for backend development and security tooling.
• Python: Python is used for developing automation scripts and enhancing security processes.
• Node.js: Node.js experience is beneficial for backend development tasks related to security.
• SAST: Knowledge of SAST tools is essential for integrating security into CI/CD workflows.
• DAST: DAST tools will be utilized to identify vulnerabilities during the development process.
• AWS: Familiarity with AWS is beneficial for understanding cloud security principles.

Who this role suits

• Candidates should have a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivation and the ability to take ownership of projects are key traits for success.
• A collaborative nature is important for working effectively with technical teams.
• Experience in fast-paced environments, particularly in FinTech or crypto sectors, is advantageous.

From the employer

• Design, implement, and manage the integration of security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, Secrets Scanning) into our CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and platforms to streamline security processes and workflows.
• Own and operate the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle: identification, triage, prioritization, distribution, tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities and provide guidance on secure coding practices.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of the SLSA framework to enhance supply chain security.
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing security automation and vulnerability management workflows, bringing innovation and ownership to the process.
• Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities, particularly those relevant to our tech stack and development practices, translating findings into actionable detection or prevention mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain documentation for security automation tools, processes, and vulnerability management procedures.
• Assist in triaging and validating findings from various sources, including automated scanners, penetration tests, and bug bounty programs.
• Contribute to security training materials focused on secure development practices and the tools you implement.
• Support incident response activities, particularly where automation or vulnerability data can aid investigation and remediation.
• Champion and execute the security team's automation strategy for cross-functional needs, actively seeking and implementing automation opportunities based on team feedback.

• Solid background in software development with demonstrable experience, ideally using languages common in backend or infrastructure development (e.g., Go, Python, Node.js).
• Strong passion for cybersecurity and keen to focus your career on security automation and vulnerability management.
• Understanding of security tools like SAST, DAST, SCA, and secrets scanning solutions within a CI/CD environment (here at MoonPay we use Github).
• Understanding of the principles of vulnerability management, including prioritization frameworks (e.g., CVSS) and remediation tracking.
• Familiarity with the concepts and goals of the SLSA framework or similar supply chain security initiatives.
• Excellent collaboration skills with technical teams, explaining security concepts and tooling requirements clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to identify inefficiencies and propose automated solutions.
• Self-motivated, innovative, take ownership of your work, and can operate effectively in a remote, fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in disruptive technology, FinTech, SaaS, or Crypto sectors is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles (AWS, GCP) is beneficial.
• Deep understanding of GitHub's functionalities, including advanced features, security settings, and API capabilities.
• Strong administrative skills in managing and maintaining GitHub Enterprise environments, including user access, repository management, and organization settings.
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions for workflow automation and security enforcement.

• Salary: $209,664 - $220,699 a year.
• Full-time employment.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.