Principal Embedded Security Engineer

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About the Role

OutSystems' embedded Security Engineer will work directly with Product Engineering Teams to enable Security solutions to be embedded within the product, workflows, and support functions of OutSystems. The embedded Security Engineer will guide and supplement the Engineering teams in regards to requirements related to Security functions, up to and including product specific implementation guidance, creation of tools and services to ease the integration with security and regulation compliance, and support.

Embedded Engineer will be a part of the Product Security group, however focused on assisting areas of Engineering with a security first mindset and mission. This will enable Engineering teams to interact with an as needed allocation member to their group allocated on a time bound basis to assist in guiding and implementing  security related requirements  while focusing on product delivery.

The embedded security engineer will guide, train, and assist in  Threat Model creation for the Engineering groups, assist in security assessments of the assigned component or service, supply the Governance, Risk, and Compliance team with audit evidence for the related services, document and inform Engineering teams on what is expected of them, assist Product Management and Support in regards to Customer questionnaires, wants, or requirements.

How will you know if you’re successful?

You have the ability to bridge the gap between Security and Engineering implementation of services and functions, reduce friction within Engineering groups by assisting them with security specific projects and creating new services or security approved standard paths of services to be utilized, understand how security requirements tie into specific service settings and implementation, are able to cohesively build a security relationship with Engineering, Support, and Solution Architecture groups.

Items assigned to the Embedded Security Engineer will be determined for success if they’ve been completed on time, to the definition of done, system requirements are implemented, and satisfaction is agreed upon by Engineering, Product Management, or Support.

Job Duties:

• Threat Modeling consulting and Security Assessments

  • Conduct detailed threat modeling consulting and security assessments of critical assets within our organization.

  • Regularly update threat models to reflect evolving threats and changes in the business environment.

• Develop and implement Software Security solutions for the Product ecosystem, including but not limited to component specific services.

• Drive execution across multiple Engineering Teams, with help from the Program Management, Solution Architecture team by integrating with the team, training the members, performing changes where applicable, developing services to make the security development lifecycle easier on the development team. 

• Define, advocate, and Agree on product-level requirements/goals with the Product team as they relate to security.

• Contribute to technical requirements, architecture, and interface design documents.

• Ensure that security requirements are adequately addressed throughout the development and acquisition life cycles for all assets, services, or functions.

• Perform certification and accreditation before releasing new systems and software into production

• Improve security posture via both direct implementation and recommendations to other teams

• Expertise related to Products specific services given to Senior Leadership as a guiding light to making business decisions

The Longer Story:

One of the fastest-growing B2B software companies in the world, OutSystems is on a mission to enable every organization to innovate through software. We are looking for talented and motivated people to join us in helping companies solve some of their most strategic business challenges, from modernizing their workplace processes to transforming their employee and customer experiences. As a member of the OutSystems global team, you will help build, deliver, manage, and evolve the software that is a low-code market leader and preferred by professional developers around the world.

OutSystems is a truly global company, with more than 525,000 developer community members, 1,700 employees, 400 partners, and thousands of active customers in over 87 countries and across 22 industries. Founded in 2001, OutSystems has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, the UAE, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, and Singapore, and of course has a thriving, worldwide community of remote employees.

Working at OutSystems

We do not have many rules, but we do have high standards and a culture of global collaboration. Our commitment to our culture is highlighted in The Small Book of the Few Big Rules, written by our Founder and CEO, Paulo Rosado. This commitment to culture landed us in the Forbes top cloud computing employers four years in a row.

We grow, change, and innovate, and give our teams the space to be proactive and creative.

• We care about growth and development. Vertical career progression is obvious, and we also encourage lateral moves, joining different teams, and mastering new skills. 

• Global colleagues who are as smart, hardworking, and driven as you. 

• Our DNA is disrupting the status quo. It is why our company exists.

• We “Ask Why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and often uncovers a better, more agile way.

What do we have to offer you? 

• A company that continues to grow, change and innovate, and gives our teams the space to be proactive and creative. 

• Real career opportunities. We care about growth and development. Vertical career progression is an obvious possibility, but we also offer the possibility for lateral moves, joining different teams, and mastering specific skills. 

• Work colleagues that are as smart, hardworking and driven as you – and a team that is global. 

• A company culture that is based on transparency, teamwork and excellence (as promised in our Small Book of the Few Big Rules and delivered every day.) 

• Disrupting the status quo is in our DNA. In fact, it’s why our company exists.

• We “Ask Why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and sometimes even uncover a better way.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Then we’d love to hear from you!

OutSystems nurtures an inclusive culture of diversity, where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic self and perform at their best. A company that embraces the creativity and innovation that comes through diverse perspectives. We are committed to creating a team that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, place of origin, color, age, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by law.

Join us in disrupting the status quo of the low-code market, we give you the power to "Ask Why", you give our customers the power to innovate through software!