Senior Security Engineer (Remote - New York)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Taskrabbit. We are currently looking for a Senior Security Engineer in New York, New York, United States.

In this role, you will join a small, high-performing security team dedicated to safeguarding a modern cloud-native environment. You’ll design and implement security controls, integrate protections into development pipelines, and lead incident response when needed. With a mix of strategic ownership and hands-on execution, you will directly influence the company’s security posture at scale. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment where your expertise will help drive meaningful impact across global operations.

Accountabilities:

As a Senior Security Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing technical security controls aligned with CIS requirements.
• Integrating security into CI/CD and infrastructure pipelines.
• Building and maintaining automation for detection, response, and evaluation of new security tools.
• Responding to alerts, leading incident response investigations, and supporting requests in an on-call rotation.
• Driving vulnerability management and system hardening efforts.
• Contributing to documentation, risk assessments, and security policies.
• Managing IT security infrastructure and participating in IT asset security reviews.

To succeed in this position, you should bring:

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally in cloud-native environments.
• Strong background securing Kubernetes, Docker, and proficiency with Terraform or similar IaC tools.
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, and/or Azure.
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and secure coding principles.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, or detection pipelines (e.g., Crowdstrike, Datadog).
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python, Bash, Go, or similar).

Bonus: exposure to SOC 2, CIS, or compliance frameworks, and certifications such as OSCP, GSEC, CKS, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent.

This role comes with a competitive and equitable compensation package:

• Base salary between $115,000 and $160,000 plus bonus, benefits, and perks.
• Remote-first structure with in-person New York office days starting September 2025.
• Employer-paid health insurance, 401k match with immediate vesting (for US-based employees).
• Generous and flexible time off, including two company-wide closure weeks.
• Stipends for wellness, productivity, and education, plus IKEA and Taskrabbit product discounts.
• Inclusive and diverse culture, with strong commitments to equity, allyship, and representation.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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