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Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

Sinclair Talent SolutionsMiami, FL, United States
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We’re seeking a Security Engineer who thrives in dynamic, engineering-driven environments. This role combines hands-on software security expertise with the ability to influence developers and product teams in building secure applications from the ground up.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct security-focused code reviews across frontend, backend, and infrastructure changes.
  • Implement and secure authentication and authorization procedures for applications and APIs using protocols such as OAuth 2.0, SAML, and OIDC.
  • Champion security best practices across engineering teams and guide developers in building secure features.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities in a pragmatic way.

What We’re Looking For

  • 4+ years of experience in security engineering, ideally within startups or small- to mid-sized tech companies.
  • (Candidates from larger, reputable companies are welcome if they’ve also gained hands-on startup or small-team experience.)
  • Cloud Security Architect background also a plus.
  • Proven ability to implement secure authentication / authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC).
  • Hands-on experience conducting security reviews and fixing issues full-stack.
  • B.S. or higher in Computer Science or a related field from a top 50 institution.

    • Technical Skills

  • Auth0, Google Cloud, Python, Django, Vercel, Next.js, JavaScript / TypeScript, Expo / React Native.
  • Strong full-stack development background.
  • Moderate proficiency with cloud-native backend services.
  • Basic proficiency with Terraform or similar IaC tooling.

    • Soft Skills

  • Ability to communicate security recommendations effectively—even when they’re unpopular.
  • Motivation to champion information security within a small or growing organization.
  • Comfort with prioritizing fixes and solutions in an imperfect system.
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