Job description
Who we are:
Hi, we’re SambaSafety and we offer the industry’s most comprehensive driver monitoring software. Our mission is promoting safer communities by reducing risk through data insights. Companies trust SambaSafety to keep their employees safe on the roads, price and reduce risk, help protect their brand, their bottom line, and our global community.
We’ve built an inclusive, supportive, and exceptional culture where every employee is empowered in their role. Don’t take our word for it; we’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Denver Post, Albuquerque Journal, Sacramento Bee, and Built In Colorado. And our employees rate SambaSafety as top-notch, with a rock solid Top Rating on Glassdoor.
What You’ll Do:
We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join our growing security team in a multifaceted role that combines vulnerability management, application security, MITRE ATT&CK-based threat detection, AI-driven security automation, and security engineering expertise. This position requires a technical security professional with knowledge spanning cloud security, identity and access management (IAM), endpoint detection and response (EDR), SIEM administration, and hands-on scripting for automation development. The successful candidate will work closely with development teams, infrastructure teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to optimize our security posture and manage enterprise risk.
Key Responsibilities:
Application Security & Vulnerability Remediation
Lead application security vulnerability remediation efforts across development teams
Administer SAST tooling
Administer DAST tooling
Administer SCA and software composition / dependency scanning tools
Triage and validate vulnerability findings to reduce false positives
Provide remediation guidance to development teams on OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices
Integrate scanning tools with ticketing systems and CI/CD pipelines
Generate AppSec metrics and reports
Provide security code review support
Vulnerability Assessment & Management
Administer vulnerability management platforms
Configure scan policies, schedules, and asset groups
Validate and prioritize vulnerability findings using risk-based prioritization (CVSS + context)
Conduct expert analysis and risk scoring of vulnerabilities
Coordinate remediation with IT and development teams
Manage vulnerability exceptions and risk acceptances
Track vulnerability aging and SLA compliance
Generate management reports and dashboards
Participate in product vulnerability management meetings
Participate in Security by Design reviews
MITRE ATT&CK & Threat Detection
Develop detection rules mapped to ATT&CK techniques
Implement ATT&CK-based alert triage workflows
Configure SIEM correlation rules using ATT&CK
Conduct gap analysis of ATT&CK coverage
Integrate threat intelligence feeds with ATT&CK mapping
Build ATT&CK-based hunting queries
Create ATT&CK-mapped incident reports
AI-Driven Security Automation & Agent Engineering
Build and maintain scripted, cloud-based automation pipelines supporting the team's AI-driven security operations platform
Develop and tune AI agent prompts, verdict logic, and disposition rules for automated alert triage
Extend the team's internal tool-integration framework connecting security platforms for AI-assisted operations
Integrate automation with SIEM, EDR, and ticketing systems
Build automated enrichment and reporting workflows
Monitor and tune agent/automation performance and disposition accuracy
Develop custom integrations using APIs and cloud-native services
Maintain observability for automated security workflows
Security Engineering & Architecture
Lead Tier 2/3 security incident investigation and response
Administer EDR, SIEM, and IAM platforms
Implement and tune detection rules and alerts
Manage cloud security configurations
Support penetration testing and red team activities
Conduct WAF/CDN rule audits and configuration reviews
Provide security engineering expertise for infrastructure and application architecture decisions
Support complex security investigations requiring deep technical analysis
Contribute to security design reviews and technical security standards
Policy & Threat Intelligence
Draft and review security policies and procedures
Conduct policy gap analysis against frameworks
Analyze threat intelligence from multiple sources
Integrate threat feeds into detection and automation workflows
Implement IOC blocking and detection rules
Participate in information sharing communities (ISACs)
Create threat intelligence reports
Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
5-7 years of experience in security engineering with demonstrated expertise in multiple security domains, including application security
Technical Skills
Expert knowledge of vulnerability management platforms
Proficient in MITRE ATT&CK mapping for detection rules and incident response
Strong experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tooling for application security
Deep understanding of application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, injection flaws, XSS, authentication bypasses)
Hands-on scripting experience building cloud-based automation (serverless functions, event-driven pipelines, secrets management)
Experience with, or strong interest in, AI agent engineering and tool-integration protocols for security operations
Proficiency administering EDR platforms
Experience with SIEM administration
Solid understanding of IAM platforms and federation/SSO concepts
Proficiency in cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Solid understanding of WAF configuration and audit
Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python required; PowerShell a plus)
Understanding of DevSecOps and secure CI/CD practices
Practical experience with AI-powered security tooling, including building or operating LLM-based agents, and awareness of emerging AI threats (prompt injection, tool/agent security risks)
Ability to produce dashboards and reporting for technical and executive audiences
Platform & Domain Experience
SIEM administration
Security automation/orchestration, including AI agent-based automation
Vulnerability management platforms
EDR platforms
DLP platforms
GRC platforms
SAST tooling
DAST tooling
SCA / dependency scanning tooling
Cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Threat intelligence platforms
Ticketing and collaboration platforms
Soft Skills & Experience
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication skills for technical and business audiences
Strong Agile proficiency with ability to integrate security into sprint planning
Experience collaborating with development teams and partnering on secure coding
Ability to translate technical vulnerability findings into actionable remediation guidance
Strong written communication skills for security documentation, audit responses, and questionnaire completion
Act as escalation point for Security Analysts
Participate in project security reviews
Support sales team with security questionnaires
Participate in customer security calls
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications
CySA+ (CompTIA)
Cloud Security certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
GIAC GSEC
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
GIAC GWEB (Web Application Penetration Tester)
CompTIA PenTest+ (optional)
GIAC GCTI (Cyber Threat Intelligence) (optional)
SIEM Platform Certification (optional)
Additional Experience
DevSecOps experience integrating SAST/DAST into CI/CD pipelines
Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) implementation experience
Compliance experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or industry-specific regulations
Experience with security audit preparation and vendor risk assessment programs
Threat intelligence analysis and integration experience
Experience coordinating third-party penetration testing
Security awareness training development and delivery
Experience building or integrating LLM-based agents/automation for security operations
Experience with container and Kubernetes security concepts
Benefits and Perks:
Flexible and generous Paid Time Off and Paid Volunteer Days
401k Employer Match
Generous Healthcare Benefits
Up to 12 weeks paid time off for maternity leave based on tenure
Wellness &Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Work Arrangements
Lots of SambaSafety swag & SambaSafety Events
Our team of talented and committed safety professionals is exceptional. At SambaSafety we strive to foster an inclusive culture that supports, encourages and celebrates a wide array of diversity. We are committed to create a space where all employees can show up as their authentic selves every day, and we work to advance employee equality, diversity and inclusion.
SambaSafety provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, and expression or genetics.
Come join us to find out for yourself what all the excitement is about!
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.