Senior Security Engineer

EliseAI • New York, NY

7d • $210,000 - $270,000 • Onsite

About The Position

EliseAI is looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join our team and help protect our innovative AI solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect our systems, data, and users. You will work closely with our engineering, information technology, and infrastructure teams to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities, automate security processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

• Proven track record in automating security processes and integrating cloud-based security tools
• Experience contributing application code that contributes to the overall security of the application including features, bug fixes, or internal tooling
• Hands-on experience with AWS security practices and tools
• Proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, Ruby, and JavaScript
• Possesses a startup mindset with a strong sense of ownership, balancing high-quality work with a sense of urgency
• Excellent problem-solving skills, capable of working independently with minimal guidance
• Strong bias for action, proactively addressing issues and taking initiative
• Adaptable to assist in all pillars of security across the organization
• Willingness to work in person at our office 4-5 days a week

Responsibilities

• Automate security processes, including asset management, vulnerability management, and patch management, using cloud-based tools and scripting
• Lead the adoption of developer tooling—such as linters, static analysis, posture assessment scanners, and query inspectors—to accelerate secure system development
• Build and embed security-first application primitives across our products
• Contribute meaningfully to AWS security, ensuring robust protection across all aspects of our cloud infrastructure
• Provide security guidance throughout the development lifecycle, including secure coding practices and vulnerability assessments
• Regular identification, assessment, and remediation of security vulnerabilities
• Understand and communicate the risk associated with vulnerabilities to stakeholders across the organization, providing actionable security guidance
• Work closely with other departments to align security strategies with business goals
• Ensure project plans and security documentation are complete and up to date, providing oversight and direction for security initiatives
• Participate in retrospectives and other activities to continuously improve the security posture of the organization
• Move at rocket speed, build something massive.

Benefits

• Equity in the company
• Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%
• Fully paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• 401k benefits
• Fitness & home services stipend to cover part of your expenses so you can focus on what matters
• A collaborative in-office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered in the office
• Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
• We'll cover relocation packages and make the move exciting, not painful!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees