Senior Security Engineer at Top Hat

Canada

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Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Biotechnology, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in information security, with 3+ years of experience in scripting languages like Python or Bash, and 3+ years of experience with AWS and Terraform. Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills, is required. A strong knowledge of network security, application security, cloud security, Linux, and networking is essential, as is previous experience with IT operations and security frameworks like NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. Familiarity with GitHub Advanced Security is also expected.

Responsibilities

The Senior Security Engineer will manage the security of R&D operations and production applications, plan and execute security initiatives, and take ownership of the security strategy. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining security systems in AWS and GitHub, conducting security assessments, evaluating penetration test results, and validating bug bounty submissions. The engineer will also understand and recommend security policies, respond to security incidents, provide post-incident analysis, stay updated on security trends, mentor junior engineers, and apply Threat Modelling principles.

Skills

AWS

GitHub

Python

Bash

Terraform

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Vulnerability Scanners

Network Security

Application Security

Cloud Security

Linux

Networking

IT Operations

NIST SP 800-53

ISO 27001

SOC 2

Threat Modelling

GitHub Advanced Security

Top Hat

Provides educational tools and resources

About Top Hat

Top Hat provides educational tools and resources aimed at enhancing the learning experience for both educators and students. Its main products include Top Hat Pages, which allows educators to personalize content easily, and interactive response tools that engage students during lessons. Additionally, Top Hat offers a collection of fully editable textbooks, giving educators the flexibility to tailor their teaching materials. Unlike many competitors, Top Hat focuses on creating a user-friendly platform that caters to diverse learning needs across entire campuses, making it suitable for both individual courses and whole institutions. The goal of Top Hat is to empower educators to deliver personalized and equitable learning experiences, ensuring that education is accessible and engaging for all students.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$228.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Consumer Software, EducationIndustries

201-500Employees