Security Engineer

Braze
Ontario, CA, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$209,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Software as a Service Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Cyber Security Identity and Access Management Network Security Password Management Security Information and Event Management Single Sign-On Data Streaming Systems Architecture Software Vulnerability Management
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Cloud Platform System Data Classification Malware

Job description

As a Senior Security Engineer on the Enterprise Security team, you’ll protect Braze employees, their assets, and work locations using various tools and technologies. Your responsibilities include investigating malware and advanced threats, implementing DLP in a variety of solutions, securing SAAS applications, hardening internal configurations, proposing security architecture enhancements, and developing alerts & reports.

In this role you will build, maintain, and document essential security infrastructure operating at the center of cloud operations, product, app security, and system architecture. That includes developing and enforcing policies, collaborating with other business units to enhance SIEM capabilities, and reviewing business partner technologies for security improvements.

This role allows for collaboration with technical stakeholders to further expand upon forensics, Threat investigations, Malware investigations, IAM, SSO, MDM, password management, and vulnerability remediation. Take charge of securing communications, facilitating compliance, and deploying automation. You’ll operate independently and collaboratively to implement protective systems and mentor junior associates in security concepts.

As a senior team member, you’ll help build functionality for a high-scale, growing customer base, collaborate with diverse security professionals, address unique security challenges, participate in on-call rotations, and respond to critical incidents.

On-call rotation and working with Security and Engineering resources to help respond to critical incidents and escalations is an active part of this role., * As a Senior Security Engineer - Enterprise security, your primary focus will be to Design, implement, and manage security solutions to protect Braze’s users and infrastructure

  • You will need an in-depth understanding of enterprise networking, architecture, and modern user & cloud tech stack. You will be responsible for taking an active role in developing, facilitating, and implementing security infrastructure designed to scale with the organizations growing needs
  • You will need an in-depth understanding of enterprise networking, architecture, and modern user & cloud tech stack. You will be responsible for taking an active role in developing, facilitating, and implementing security infrastructure designed to scale with the organizations growing needs
  • You will need to be adaptable. The braze ecosystem develops fast and at times you will act as a secondary knowledge resource for other areas of security including app sec, compliance, cloud security, and system security
  • You will be working to help expand SIEM capabilities by configuring detections and enhancing alerting. You will be working within SaaS applications and automation technologies to develop and document new processes, implement policy control and enforcement, and align with key business stake holders to drive security initiatives
  • You will have the freedom to implement automation systems to assist in detections and reporting, and be responsible for prioritizing ingestion and maintaining system operability
  • As a senior member of the team, you will work with us to build new functionality that will make it easier, faster, and safer to build for a high scale, growing customer base, and expanding technology footprint
  • You will be working with a team of security professionals from varied backgrounds to solve first-in-industry security challenges and fill the use cases of our organization
  • You will also be a part of an on-call rotation and work with Security and Engineering resources to help respond to critical incidents and escalations regarding your responsible domain
  • This role is a key decision maker regarding internal product and system deployments
  • Guide and perform security activities including vulnerability testing and analysis, design and implementation of new solutions/features and investigation into security events
  • Ensure teams are implementing applications/environments in compliance of defined security policies based on risk avoidance and security best practices
  • Make recommendations on toolset and process modifications and improvements and production IT security support
  • Perform the Evaluation and Recommendation of current and future technology solutions to mitigate risk to the business
  • Participate in documentation and adherence to Security Policies and Operating Procedures

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Security Engineering experience with a strong focus on enterprise security, network security, endpoint security
  • 3+ years of experience working in a corporate security organization/environment with hands on, technical, user facing implementation
  • Prior experience working as a technical authority in a team environment
  • A self-starter with great communication and organizational skills
  • Professional experience with the modern tech stack and protecting SaaS applications. Direct technical and hands on experience with securing Email, Mac endpoints, IAM, Crowdstrike EDR, Enterprise networking security ( both endpoint and infra ), and forensics
  • Conduct end-to-end security reviews of SaaS applications, data flow analysis, Technical architecture, authentication and authorization controls, and contractual security requirements, to ensure third-party tools meet organizational security standards
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous tuning of forensics, programs across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments, including policy development, incident triage, data classification alignment, and cross-functional collaboration to prevent unauthorized exfiltration of sensitive data

Bonus:

  • Cloud security experience
  • AI security
  • Technical Security Certifications that delve deeper than high level concepts

For candidates based in Ontario, the pay range at the start of employment for this position is expected to be between CA$133,000 - CA$209,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between CA$148,000 - CA$232,000/year (including performance-based or variable compensation (bonus or commission). Your particular offer may vary depending on multiple individual factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this role qualifies for a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that you will own a piece of our company.

Benefits & conditions

Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.

From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:

  • Competitive compensation that may include equity
  • Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
  • Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
  • A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
  • Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
  • Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
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About the company

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.

We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity - inside and outside our organization.

To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.

Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.

If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you., Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging . Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences.

The company has been consistently recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was named a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2026. Braze was also named a 2026 Best Places to Work by Built In, a 2025 America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology by Great Place To Work®. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore.

The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo. BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.

Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We’re committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience - regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.

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