Security Engineer

The InfoSec team at Chainalysis is focused on maintaining the security and integrity of our solutions. We collaborate with various teams to integrate secure practices into our development processes, build and manage security tools and dashboards, and oversee the security operations and deployment across our products and infrastructure.The Product Security Engineer at Chainalysis is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the security of our products.. This role involves collaborating with developers to embed security into every stage of the product lifecycle, building custom security tools, automating assessments, and ensuring a robust security posture within our CI/CD pipelines. The Product Security Engineer also leads proactive efforts in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security reviews to safeguard our products and continuously enhance our security practicesIn this role, you’ll: Conduct penetration testing and security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure robust security measures.Develop and maintain custom security tools and scripts to automate and enhance security processes.Collaborate with development teams to integrate secure coding practices and solutions into both front-end and back-end systems.Review and improve security within CI/CD pipelines, integrating tools like SonarCloud and Wiz for continuous security assurance.Perform security audits and code reviews, offering guidance through pull requests and collaborative sessions.Analyze and address security issues by providing expert advice and actionable solutions to maintain the integrity of applications.We’re looking for candidates who have: Hands-on experience in penetration testing and security assessments, with a strong ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.Proficiency with security tools like Burp Suite, Sonarcloud, Jfrog, and Wiz, and the capability to create custom scripts using Python to enhance automation.Proficient coding skills with a focus on security, particularly in Java and/or JavaScript. Alternative languages include Python and Go.Extensive knowledge of cloud security practices, specifically on platforms such as AWS and GCP.Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines, and a demonstrated ability to automate security testing within development workflows.Nice to have experience:Familiarity with blockchain or cryptocurrency security challenges and solutions.Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly reviewing and securing Terraform code.Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, or similar credentials, demonstrating a formalized knowledge of security principles and practices.Technologies we use and teach:Coding Languages: Java, Python, and JavascriptIaC: TerraformCloud: AWS, GCP, CloudflareCI/CD Pipeline: GitHub, GitHub Actions, JenkinsAPIs: REST APIsAbout ChainalysisBlockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That’s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what’s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence.You belong here. At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. Some of the ways we’re ensuring we keep learning are an internal Diversity Committee, Days of Reflection throughout the year including International Women’s Day, Harvey Milk Day, World Humanitarian Day, and UN International Migrants Day, and a commitment to continue revisiting and reevaluating our diversity culture. We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here. We can’t wait to meet you.