Variant Bio

Variant Bio

Senior Security Engineer

Seattle, Washington, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$220kDetected 6 days ago
PythonRustAWSMachine LearningCybersecurityComplianceVPNZero TrustHIPAAFDA RegulatoryResearchPublic Speaking

About the role

  • At Variant Bio, protecting the data entrusted to us by our partner communities is fundamental to our mission.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement security tools and solutions as needs evolve.
  • Perform regular policy review and compliance assessments.
  • Develop security-focused code, libraries, and frameworks for use across engineering teams, and collaborate with security and product development teammates to solve complex challenges and raise the bar across the organization.
  • We're seeking a Senior Security Engineer to build and monitor the systems that safeguard our products and infrastructure, along with the privacy of the people who work with us.

Requirements

  • 8+ years designing and implementing security systems, tools, or frameworks.
  • Strong experience with AWS security services, IAM, SSO, and Control Tower for multi-account governance, including administering cross-account and cross-region IAM permissions.
  • Networking experience with knowledge of VPN and Zero Trust connectivity.
  • Extensive knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures.
  • Proficiency in Python, Rust, or another programming language.
  • Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on security solutions.
  • Knowledge of AI/ML security, including model pipelines, training data, and emerging threats such as prompt injection and data exfiltration.
  • A track record of driving ISO 27001 or SOC 2 readiness.
  • Familiarity with data handling regulations, including HIPAA and GDPR.
  • Must Have...
  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Nice to Have...
  • Background securing systems in a clinical, healthcare, or FDA-regulated environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence engineers building security products.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation & Equity - Market-competitive salary with the opportunity to participate in company equity and share in our long-term success.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits - Variant Bio covers 100% of employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible Time Off - Flexible paid time off and company holidays, with an emphasis on trust and personal responsibility.
  • 401(k) Plan - Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company match.
  • Professional Growth - Support for learning and development.
  • Collaborative, Mission-Driven Culture - Work alongside a highly engaged, interdisciplinary team passionate about transforming human health through genetics.
  • Variant Bio is developing life-saving therapies by studying the genes of people with exceptional health-related traits.
  • With ethics at its core, the company launched an unprecedented benefit-sharing program in 2020, in which it has pledged tangible benefits that directly impact the communities it partners with throughout the world.

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