Sr. Security Engineer (Remote)

To apply for the Sr. Security Engineer role at Rula, you should have over four years of experience in security engineering. Familiarity with JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and Ruby is essential. Additionally, being well-versed with the OWASP Top 10 and common SAST and DAST tooling will benefit you greatly in this position, as you’ll be enhancing our security practices and managing vulnerabilities.

As a Sr. Security Engineer at Rula, you can expect a dynamic workday filled with collaboration across departments. You will engage with Engineering and Product teams to integrate security deeply into our culture. Your tasks may range from enhancing code security to launching vulnerability management programs. Each day brings new learning opportunities as you navigate the challenges in protecting sensitive mental health data.

While specific experience with Rula’s technical stack, which includes Typescript/Node.js and Ruby on Rails, is preferred, it’s not mandatory. Rula values potential and willingness to learn just as much as prior experience, so if you possess strong core security skills, you’re encouraged to apply and connect with us.

Working as a Sr. Security Engineer at Rula comes with numerous perks, including a fully remote work environment that promotes work-life balance, comprehensive health benefits like medical and dental coverage, and a generous time-off policy including company-wide shutdowns for self-care. Additionally, you’ll find a supportive culture that celebrates diversity and community.

The Sr. Security Engineer role at Rula significantly impacts mental health services by ensuring the protection of sensitive patient data and fostering a secure environment for both providers and patients. Your efforts in securing our platforms will help create a trusted space where individuals can seek the mental health care they need.

At Rula, we highly value professional development and offer numerous learning opportunities for our Sr. Security Engineer. Through innovative projects tailored to your role, collaboration with talented teams, and opportunities for further training and growth, we ensure that your career continues to thrive while contributing to our mission.

Rula prioritizes well-being by fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where mental health is recognized as essential. We offer paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program, regular wellness events, and a unique new hire home office stipend for creating a conducive work environment—all aimed at helping you maintain balance in your professional journey.

When discussing your experience with SAST and DAST tools, emphasize the specific tools you've used and how you applied them in past projects to identify vulnerabilities. Highlight your understanding of how these tools can integrate into the development pipeline and contribute to a culture of security throughout the organization.

In interviews, convey your proactive approach to staying informed about security threats. Discuss following industry thought leaders, subscribing to security newsletters, participating in relevant forums, and attending conferences. This shows your commitment to continuous learning and adapting based on evolving security landscapes.

When asked about identifying security risks, you should explain your systematic approach—beginning with threat modeling and a comprehensive understanding of the application architecture, followed by utilizing SAST and DAST tools to evaluate the code. Detailed examples of past experiences will lend credibility to your approach.

Provide a clear explanation of the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities by discussing each one briefly and detailing your experience in mitigating them. Share specific instances where you successfully addressed these vulnerabilities in past projects, demonstrating both technical proficiency and problem-solving skills.

In addressing this question, outline your immediate steps for containment and damage control, followed by a thorough investigation to understand the breach's source. Discuss creating a remediation plan to address the vulnerabilities and measures to prevent future occurrences, showcasing your leadership and crisis management skills.

Highlight a particular security project that you led, focusing on your leadership role, the challenges faced, results achieved, and how it impacted the overall security posture. Use metrics where possible to show the project's success, effectively demonstrating your abilities and contributions to security initiatives.

Share your insight on best practices for effective code reviews, mentioning security-focused tools that facilitate this process, such as automated code scanning tools, and the importance of establishing a culture of security awareness among the development teams. Highlight your personal experiences and the outcomes when incorporating these practices.

Discuss techniques for communicating security issues to non-technical stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of using clear, jargon-free language, visual aids, and relatable analogies to enable understanding. Providing examples of previous experiences where you effectively communicated complex security concepts will demonstrate your communication skills.

When addressing this, outline the key steps you would take to develop a vulnerability management program, starting from establishing a team, conducting risk assessments, and selecting appropriate tools and processes for scanning and remediation. Your organized approach will reflect your strategic thinking and experience in security management.

If you have managed a bug bounty program, share your experience by discussing your approach to program structure, scope, and reward incentives. Detail how you communicated with external researchers, managed submissions, and processed findings, as well as the outcomes and enhancements made to security as a result.