Security Engineer, Writer
+ Company stock options
We offer relocation benefits
2-3 days a week in office
AI writing assistant
Be an early applicant
AI writing assistant
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Company stock options
We offer relocation benefits
2-3 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To bring generative AI to the enterprise.
Role
Who you are
- Writer is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team
- This role requires a deep understanding of information security principles, a strong technical background, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams
- CISSP, CISA, or CISM certification is strongly recommended, but not required
- ISO 27001/27701/42001, SOC-2, PCI DSS, and GDPR knowledge, experience, and qualifications are highly desirable
- At least 5 years of relevant industry experience in information security, with a focus on security architecture and threat modeling
- Proven experience in performing security reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments; strong understanding of information security principles, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- Experience with security tools and technologies, including vulnerability scanners, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate complex security risks
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
What the job involves
- The Security Engineer will play a crucial role in enhancing our information security and privacy posture by engaging with engineering and operations teams to perform security reviews, threat modeling, and other critical security activities
- The Security Engineer will report to the Head of Information Security & Compliance, and will work closely with the Information Security Management Leadership, the Engineering, Product, and Design Team, and other relevant stakeholders
- Design and implement robust security architectures that align with industry standards and best practices; ensure that security controls are integrated into the design and implementation of new systems and applications
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations to engineering and operations teams to enhance the security of our infrastructure; help ensure security is integrated into the secure software development lifecycle (SSLDC)
- Conduct comprehensive security reviews of software applications and systems to identify potential vulnerabilities and security gaps
- Build and maintain threat models for new and existing applications, ensuring that all potential attack vectors are identified and mitigated
- Develop and maintain security automation scripts and tools, such as SAST/DAST, to detect and respond to threats; automate security monitoring and alerting using Splunk, ELK, or Chronicle; develop security-as-code practices using Terraform, Ansible, or Kubernetes security policies
- Harden and secure AWS/Azure/GCP, endpoint, and IAM environments and enforce cloud security best practices
- Perform offensive activities and proactively hunt for vulnerabilities
- Participate in the incident response process, providing technical expertise to manage and resolve security incidents; contribute to the development and maintenance of incident response plans, ensuring that they are up-to-date and effective
Our take
AI-assisted writing tools have taken off over recent years. With the likes of high-exposure company Grammarly accelerating adoption of such tools, a flurry of startups have appeared to offer their own takes. Writer’s angle is to leverage AI as a means of standardizing and scaling both content and communications for business teams. The tool offers autofilling and inline suggestions that keep content aligned with pre-determined company language and style guides.
This branded fine-tuning function distinguishes it from full copy-generation competitors, as well as from Grammarly itself, which is a more generalist copyediting tool. It subsequently caters to major enterprise clients looking to maintain standards across multiple and sprawling teams, and the company has managed to net major clients like Deloitte, Twitter, UiPath, and Accenture.
While AI-related buzz remains solidly around generative AIs like ChatGPT and Bard, Writer's narrow target market - in which it has already found success - supplies plenty of scope to grow, as AI copyediting tools look set to rapidly become content industry standard. With continued new launches and updates to its offerings as well as an impressive $100 million Series B awarded in 2023, the company is well-placed to seek further success into the future.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
229% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Nov 2024
$200m
SERIES C
Sep 2023
$100m
SERIES B
Total funding: $326m
Company benefits
- Selection of employer-covered medical plans, plus dental, vision, life insurance, and FSA
- Flexible location and schedule options
- Competitive parental leave policy
- Company stock options
- 401k plan with employer contributions
- Learning and development stipend
- Generous PTO
- Distributed from Day 1: Our processes and operating cadence are built around a distributed culture
- SF office space: If you prefer working from an office, we have a beautiful sunny one in Union Square, the heart of San Francisco
Company HQ
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
May Habib
(CEO)Harvard economics graduate, who was previously VP of sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Development Company, and a global shaper at the World Economic Forum. Also co-founded Qordoba.
Waseem Alshikh
(CTO)Previously co-founded CloudAppers, then served as CTO at iMENA. Subsequently co-founded AI content editor Qordoba.
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