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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

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.

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