Remote Security Engineer - Safeguarding Innovation

About the Role

Gallup is seeking a Remote Security Engineer to join our team, where you will anticipate attacks, outsmart threats, and safeguard innovation. In this role, you will apply your deep offensive security expertise to test Gallup's products and collaborate with developers to transform findings into secure and resilient applications. This Remote Security Engineer position offers the autonomy to innovate, the responsibility to protect critical systems, and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on how security scales across Gallup.

What You'll Do

• Review and advise on secure architecture and design for SaaS applications built and hosted in AWS.
• Perform penetration testing across web, mobile, and API applications to identify and validate security vulnerabilities.
• Partner with engineering teams to incorporate security into applications from the start through secure coding guidance, reviews, and awareness.
• Use static code analysis and code reviews to augment penetration testing and uncover vulnerabilities earlier in the development process.
• Secure open-source and third-party components through software composition analysis (SCA) and package management best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science, or a related field required.
• At least two years of experience in enterprise application security engineering required.
• Strong understanding of security principles and practices, particularly in the context of SaaS and cloud environments.
• Experience with penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Ability to communicate complex risks in a clear, actionable manner.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS security best practices.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and code review processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Impactful work that contributes to the security of our products.