[Remote] Senior Security Engineer - Automation

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MoonPay is a unified payments platform for digital currency, dedicated to making digital money universally accessible. The Senior Security Engineer - Automation will design and implement security tooling, manage vulnerability lifecycles, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices and automation within the development workflows.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and manage the integration of security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, Secrets Scanning) into our CI/CD pipelinesDevelop and maintain automation scripts and platforms to streamline security processes and workflowsOwn and operate the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle: identification, triage, prioritization, distribution, tracking, and reportingCollaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities and provide guidance on secure coding practicesDrive the adoption and implementation of the SLSA framework to enhance supply chain securityContinuously evaluate and improve existing security automation and vulnerability management workflows, bringing innovation and ownership to the processResearch emerging threats and vulnerabilities, particularly those relevant to our tech stack and development practices, translating findings into actionable detection or prevention mechanismsDevelop and maintain documentation for security automation tools, processes, and vulnerability management proceduresAssist in triaging and validating findings from various sources, including automated scanners, penetration tests, and bug bounty programsContribute to security training materials focused on secure development practices and the tools you implementSupport incident response activities, particularly where automation or vulnerability data can aid investigation and remediationChampion and execute the security team's automation strategy for cross-functional needs, actively seeking and implementing automation opportunities based on team feedbackSkillsYou have a solid background in software development with demonstrable experience, ideally using languages common in backend or infrastructure development (e.g., Go, Python, Node.js)You possess a strong passion for cybersecurity and have transitioned or are keen to focus your career on security automation and vulnerability managementYou have understanding on security tools like SAST, DAST, SCA, and secrets scanning solutions within a CI/CD environment (here at MoonPay we use Github)You understand the principles of vulnerability management, including prioritization frameworks (e.g., CVSS) and remediation trackingYou are familiar with the concepts and goals of the SLSA framework or similar supply chain security initiativesYou excel at collaborating with technical teams, explaining security concepts and tooling requirements clearly, and driving adoption of new processesYou possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to identify inefficiencies and propose automated solutionsYou are self-motivated, innovative, take ownership of your work, and can operate effectively in a remote, fast-paced environmentYou will collaborate closely with Application Security and Cloud Security teams to translate their operational needs into actionable automation requirements, taking ownership of implementing related security initiativesExperience working in disruptive technology, FinTech, SaaS, or Crypto sectors is a plusFamiliarity with cloud security principles (AWS, GCP) is beneficialPossess a deep understanding of GitHub's functionalities, including advanced features, security settings, and API capabilitiesDemonstrate strong administrative skills in managing and maintaining GitHub Enterprise environments, including user access, repository management, and organization settingsFamiliarity with GitHub Actions for workflow automation and security enforcementBenefitsCompetitive salary packageEquity package: We believe financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPayPay for performance equity bonus: Those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewardsMoonshot award. We honor exceptional impact - 10 employees twice a year, each earning a $250,000 equity grant.Unlimited holidays: We give you the autonomy to choose when to work (and when to switch off)Hybrid working schedule: Work fully remotely or your nearest Moonbase, the choice is yoursPrivate Healthcare benefits: To protect you and your loved onesEnhanced parental leave: So you can spend more time with your loved ones without a second thoughtAnnual training budget: We support your training journey every step of the wayHome office setup allowance: Create the home office of your dreamsRemote working allowance: Those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilitiesMonthly budget to spend on our products and zero fee crypto transactions: Cultivate your inner DEGENEmployee referral programme: Great people know great people, refer them to receive 10K in USDCRegular remote company offsites: Meet your colleagues regularly for high impact in person sessions and hackathonsWorking in a disruptive and fast-growing company where excellence is rewardedCompany OverviewMoonPay is a fintech company providing payment infrastructure for converting fiat currencies into cryptocurrencies and NFTs. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.moonpay.com.Company H1B SponsorshipMoonPay has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 6 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.