Staff Product Security Engineer

Ripple

Ripple

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Product
Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2023

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

Through our blockchain technology and rapidly growing network of financial institutions, Ripple is improving the global financial system and increasing economic inclusion for more people, in more places around the world. Ripple is looking for passionate Information Security professionals to build an extraordinary Information Security program. As part of the Information Security team, you will help us achieve this mission by actively working to protect our staff, company, and the larger crypto communities we engage with.

In this role, you will be a technical InfoSec leader ensuring the security of Ripple’s product line and mentoring other InfoSec engineers. Product Security Engineers providing detailed threat models for all products and services and ensuring that the required detection and prevention controls meet the most exacting standards. The role will report to our Director of Security and Operations and will be in regular collaboration with the technical leaders across our engineering and cloud operations teams.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Be a security advocate and subject matter expert within the organization and be able to communicate security risk and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Lead initiatives with Engineering teams to optimize threat models and mitigate risks.
  • Encourage a positive security culture across the Engineering organization
  • Relentlessly champion for security outcomes on behalf of our customers
  • Work with other engineering leaders to embed security into day-to-day development processes
  • Help proactively assess security risk through product deep dives, threat modeling, and design, architecture and implementation reviews.
  • Review and enhance existing security processes related to product assessments, pen testing, and bug bounty findings
  • Develop product security controls and monitoring strategies to grow our threat detection capabilities
  • Seek opportunities for security tooling and automation.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

  • 8 years of experience in Information Security
  • Experience with the application of threat modeling and other risk identification techniques
  • Strong understanding of the OWASP top 10, including details of common vulnerabilities
  • Experience with authentication and authorization standards including OAuth and SAML and their weaknesses.
  • Detailed knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits
  • Experience with Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform
  • Advanced level coding skills (Java is a plus)
  • Results oriented, values collaboration, self-motivated
  • Someone willing to adapt to change in a fast moving environment
  • Inclusive leadership and teamwork skills
  • Results oriented, values collaboration, self-motivated
  • Above all, a team player that can handle challenging situations, a rapidly maturing security culture, and an eagerness to mentor less experienced engineers

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

  • The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
  • A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
  • Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
  • Ripple is Flexible First: you have the option to work from home, from our offices, or a combination of the two around our centers of gravity (15 global offices).
  • Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
  • We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

  • Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
  • Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
  • Employee giving match
  • Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

  • Twice a quarter R&R days so you can rest and recharge
  • Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
  • Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
  • Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
  • Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.


Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

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