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- Over 200,000 scientists using Benchling's platform
- Raised $411.2 million in total funding
- Headquartered in Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
- Serves 1,000+ companies and 7,500 academic institutions
Benchling is a leading cloud-based platform designed specifically for biotech R&D, empowering over 200,000 scientists from more than 1,000 companies and 7,500 academic institutions, including Moderna and 23andMe. Headquartered in Yerba Buena, San Francisco, Benchling has raised $411.2 million in tot...
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Security Engineer • Mid-Level
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Benchling is seeking an Application Security Engineer to enhance their security program by integrating security tools and collaborating with engineering teams. You'll work with technologies like OWASP, Burp Suite, and Docker in San Francisco.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in application security, with experience in integrating security tools into development environments. Your expertise in OWASP principles and secure coding practices enables you to effectively mitigate vulnerabilities and reduce risks. You are comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product design and software engineering, to lead security design reviews and threat modeling initiatives. Your experience includes performing code reviews and developing lightweight processes to embed security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). You are proactive in participating in incident response and vulnerability remediation efforts, ensuring that security is a priority throughout the organization.
Desirable
Experience with automation tools and scripting languages such as Python is a plus. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes will help you excel in this role. A passion for biotechnology and a desire to contribute to securing sensitive data in the biotech sector will set you apart.
What you'll do
As an Application Security Engineer at Benchling, you will be responsible for building and integrating both external and internal security tools into our development and build environments. You will collaborate closely with engineers to identify the best strategies for mitigating vulnerabilities and reducing risks. Your role will involve performing thorough code reviews of our services and applications, ensuring that security practices are embedded in the SDLC workflow. You will partner with the Product Design and Software Engineering teams to lead security design reviews and contribute to our security and privacy initiatives. Additionally, you will participate in incident response efforts and help develop secure coding and design practices, providing training to engineering teams to enhance their security awareness.
What we offer
At Benchling, you will be part of a mission-driven company that is transforming the biotechnology landscape. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on securing sensitive data. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development, working alongside talented individuals who are passionate about leveraging technology to advance science. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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