Senior Security Engineer I

As a Senior Security Engineer at Braze, your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing advanced security solutions to protect the company's infrastructure, user data, and applications. You'll work on investigating threats, enhancing SaaS security, and developing policies that ensure safety while collaborating with various business units.

To be considered for the Senior Security Engineer role at Braze, you should have a minimum of 5 years of Security Engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on enterprise security, network security, and endpoint protection. A technical background in cloud security and possession of relevant certifications is also beneficial.

Braze fosters a work culture that emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and openness to new ideas. As a Senior Security Engineer, you’ll be part of a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, learning, and collaboration, allowing you to thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Yes! The Senior Security Engineer position at Braze is fully remote, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home in Ontario. This flexibility ensures you can balance your professional commitments while enjoying the benefits of a remote lifestyle.

At Braze, Senior Security Engineers have access to various professional development opportunities, including formal career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursement. You’ll be encouraged to enhance your skills and knowledge while contributing to innovative security initiatives.

When answering, discuss specific projects where you’ve successfully designed and deployed security solutions, highlighting the tools and technologies you used, as well as the impact your work had on overall security.

Focus on your analytical skills and problem-solving approach. Share specific methodologies you use for threat detection, such as analyzing logs, using SIEM tools, and collaborating with other teams.

Illustrate your experience in auditing security policies and practices. Discuss how you assess compliance levels and implement improvements, ensuring the entire organization adheres to best practices.

Provide examples where you identified gaps in security architectures and detail how you proposed and enacted improvements that positively impacted your previous organizations’ security posture.

Share examples of how you've integrated automation into security workflows, discussing the tools you've used and the efficiencies gained through automation.

Talk about the resources you rely on, such as specific publications, online courses, security conferences, or professional networks that help you remain informed about the industry.

This is a chance to highlight your leadership skills. Discuss how you provided support and guidance to a junior associate, helping them grow in their security knowledge and skills.

Explain your decision-making process during critical incidents, including how you assess severity, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure that the appropriate actions are taken promptly.

Discuss specific SaaS applications you’ve secured, outlining the steps you took to ensure comprehensive protection and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Here, express your enthusiasm for Braze’s mission and values. Highlight how your skills and career goals align with the company culture and the exciting challenges that lie ahead.