Principal Security Engineer – Devsecops And Security Architect

physicsbirds.dev

New York City, USA
Base: $200,000 to $300,000 usd; bonus/equity: equi...
On-site
10+ years in security experience
Devsecops and sdlc integration expertise
Hands-on python and go development skills
PhysicsX is seeking a Principal Security Engineer specializing in DevSecOps and security architecture to enhance their AI-driven simulation software. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in securing web applications and CI/CD pipelines, as well as strong communication skills

Job Summary

  • The role involves architecting security tooling within CI/CD pipelines to automate vulnerability detection and ensure shift-left security at scale.
  • Candidates will lead threat modeling and secure design reviews while driving a security-first mindset through mentorship and training.
  • The company offers equity options, comprehensive health insurance, enhanced parental leave, and a hybrid work model balancing office and remote days.

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PhysicsX is seeking a Principal Security Engineer specializing in DevSecOps and security architecture to enhance their AI-driven simulation software. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in securing web applications and CI/CD pipelines, as well as strong communication skills.

Salary

Base: $200,000 to $300,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Equity options available; Benefits: 401(k) contribution, private health insurance, parental leave, gym subsidy

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years in security experience
  • DevSecOps and SDLC integration expertise
  • Hands-on Python and Go development skills
  • SAST tooling experience (Semgrep, Snyk)
  • CI/CD pipeline security automation
  • Threat modeling and secure design reviews

Nice-to-have

  • AI security fundamentals understanding
  • Cloud infrastructure security experience
  • Bug bounty program participation
  • BSIMM framework familiarity
  • Identity and access management knowledge
  • Customer engagement during security reviews

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of security experience
  • Proficiency in Python and Go programming
  • Experience with GitHub/GitLab and containerized environments

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