Security Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified and high-energy Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain security measures to protect our organization's data and systems. You’ll partner with engineering teams to identify vulnerabilities, respond to security threats, monitor systems/networks for suspicious activity, and help with the development of security policies and procedures to mitigate cyber risks; joining a cross-functional team that acts as the primary defenders against cyberattacks by ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Houzz’s information systems.

• Design, implement, and maintain automation for security controls on cloud IaaS
• Perform Security risk assessments for software vendors and applications, including cloud and virtual environments
• Penetration testing & vulnerability research
• Manage SIEM tuning and dashboards to effectively identify potential security events, minimize noise, and facilitate investigations
• Threat modeling
• Security training and outreach to internal development teams
• Security guidance documentation
• Participate in security incident response and on-call, including some forensics activities as needed. 

• BA/BS in Computer Science  or IT/Cybersecurity related speciality
• Keen problem solving skills
• 3+ years of experience in infrastructure and/or application security with any combination of the following: threat modeling experience, pen testing, red team/blue team, secure design reviews, code reviews, DevSecOps, automation / scripting.
• Expertise in multiple security domains such as identity management and authentication, SIEM/SOAR,  CSPM, cryptography, networking, VPN/Zero trust, web protocols

• Knowledge of one or more mainstream programming languages (Python, PHP,  Java, Nodejs, Shell)
• Experience with AWS products and services
• Security certifications (SSCP, CISSP, PenTest+, Security+)
• AWS Security certification

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

This role has an annual starting salary range of $130,000 - $150,000. In addition to salary, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Houzz. Also, depending on the role, you could be eligible for an equity award. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and specific work location.

Benefits and perks include:

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

Home internet stipend

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Maternity/paternity leave program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Reimbursement Program

401(k) retirement savings plans (Pre-Tax and Roth)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical & Dependent Care

Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution 

Healthy at Houzz program

Houzz is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. When applying for a role at Houzz, we guarantee your application will be considered regardless of your sex; race; color; gender; national origin; height or weight; ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; genetic information; marital status; registered domestic partner status; age; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

We embrace and celebrate the value that diversity brings to an organization. Diverse backgrounds and different points of view help Houzz provide the best experience for our community. Houzz is committed to fostering an inclusive environment through projects and initiatives, such as employee resource groups, that support Houzzers’ efforts to be themselves and share their lives at work.

If you would like assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@houzz.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

Houzz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans

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Be Who You Are and Do What You Love at Houzz 

About Houzz

When founders Adi and Alon remodeled their home, they were frustrated by the lack of resources and inspiration to help them articulate a vision and select the right pro to make it a reality. 

So they built Houzz. 

Houzz is now the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing an all-in-one software solution for industry professionals and tools for homeowners to update their homes from start to finish. Using Houzz, people can find ideas and inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for products. Houzz Pro (houzz.com/pro) provides home industry professionals with a business management and marketing SaaS solution that helps them to win projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and run their business efficiently and profitably. 

Our Mission and Core Values

We're proud to say there's no one quite like us. Houzz is a community-centric, innovative tech company that continues to disrupt the home renovation and design industry. Our mission-driven culture is rooted in our core values, and we’re all here for one purpose: make the home remodeling and design process more fun and productive for everyone. 

Our Mission

To create the best experience for home renovation and design.

Our Core Values

We’re a Community

We put our community of Houzzers, industry professionals and homeowners first. We approach our work with care, humility and respect. We deliver value to our community through our products and services.

We Build the Future

We are visionaries who challenge the status quo. We are creative, innovative and curious. We embrace change and different ideas to drive our industry forward. 

We Make Things Happen

We are solution-seekers and self-starters. We listen, move fast and empower our teams to deliver extraordinary results and products. We play to win.

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