Senior Security Engineer at Handshake - San Francisco, CA

Role Overview

As a Senior Security Engineer at Handshake, you will be at the forefront of securing our identity infrastructure, ensuring that our 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, and 1 million employers have a seamless and secure experience. You will own the architecture, design, and implementation of our enterprise identity automation and governance ecosystem. This role is crucial in defining our long-term IAM automation strategy, building resilient and scalable lifecycle workflows, and enabling secure-by-default identity operations across SaaS, cloud, and internal platforms. You'll collaborate with Security, IT Engineering, People Operations, and Product/Platform Engineering to deliver highly automated, auditable, and reliable identity solutions.

A Day in the Life

Each day will bring unique challenges and opportunities. Here's a glimpse of what you might expect:

• Morning: Start with a team stand-up to discuss ongoing projects, roadblocks, and priorities. Review monitoring dashboards for any alerts related to identity lifecycle events or access control issues.
• Mid-day: Engage in designing a new onboarding workflow for a critical internal application, leveraging Okta Workflows and SCIM. Collaborate with the Product Engineering team to define access control policies and integrate them into the application.
• Afternoon: Work on automating access certification processes, ensuring compliance with SOC2 requirements. Investigate and resolve an identity-related incident, implementing preventative automation to avoid future occurrences.
• Ongoing: Research and evaluate new IAM technologies and best practices. Contribute to the development of internal tooling and pipelines for IAM automation. Mentor junior engineers and share your expertise in identity and access management.

Why San Francisco?

San Francisco is a hub of innovation and technology, making it the ideal location for a Senior Security Engineer at Handshake. Being in San Francisco provides:

• Access to Top Talent: San Francisco attracts some of the brightest minds in the tech industry, providing a rich pool of talent to collaborate with and learn from.
• Networking Opportunities: The city hosts numerous tech conferences, meetups, and industry events, offering unparalleled networking opportunities to connect with peers and stay ahead of the curve.
• Innovation Ecosystem: San Francisco is at the forefront of technological innovation, with a vibrant startup scene and established tech giants constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
• Career Growth: Working in San Francisco provides access to a wide range of career opportunities and the potential for rapid professional growth.
• Quality of Life: San Francisco offers a unique blend of cultural attractions, outdoor activities, and world-class dining, providing a high quality of life for its residents.

Career Path

This Senior Security Engineer role is a pivotal position with significant opportunities for career advancement within Handshake. Potential career paths include:

• Principal Security Engineer: Focus on driving strategic security initiatives, mentoring senior engineers, and providing technical leadership across the organization.
• Security Architect: Lead the design and implementation of security architectures for Handshake's platforms and services, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and compliance requirements.
• Security Engineering Manager: Manage a team of security engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to help them achieve their career goals.
• Director of Security: Oversee all aspects of Handshake's security program, including risk management, incident response, and security awareness training.

Salary and Benefits

Handshake offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. The estimated salary range for this Senior Security Engineer role is $140,000 - $220,000 per year. (Note: This is an estimated range and actual salary may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications). Our benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development budget
• Wellness stipend
• Commuter benefits
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Impactful work that shapes the future of career development
• Access to Handshake's career development platform
• Mentorship and growth opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Mission

Handshake's mission is to democratize opportunity and empower every student, regardless of background or school, to build a great career. As a Senior Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our platform, enabling us to achieve our mission and make a positive impact on the lives of millions of students and professionals.

How to Apply

To apply for the Senior Security Engineer position at Handshake, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, and explain why you are interested in joining our team and contributing to our mission.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Handshake's company culture like? Handshake fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
2. What are the opportunities for professional development at Handshake? We offer a variety of professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs, training courses, and conference attendance.
3. What is Handshake's approach to diversity and inclusion? We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
4. What is Handshake's remote work policy? We offer flexible work arrangements, including remote work options, to support our employees' work-life balance.
5. What is the interview process like for this role? The interview process typically involves a phone screening, a technical interview, and an interview with the hiring manager.
6. What tools and technologies does Handshake use? We use a variety of modern tools and technologies, including Python, Node.js, Okta, Google Cloud Platform, and AWS.
7. What is Handshake's approach to security? Security is a top priority at Handshake. We have a dedicated security team and a robust security program to protect our platform and data.
8. What is Handshake's vision for the future of career development? We envision a future where every student has access to the resources and opportunities they need to build a successful career.
9. What makes Handshake different from other career platforms? Handshake is unique in its focus on democratizing opportunity and empowering every student, regardless of background or school, to build a great career.
10. What are the biggest challenges facing Handshake? Some of the biggest challenges facing Handshake include scaling our platform to meet the growing demand, maintaining security and privacy, and staying ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of technology.