The MongoDB Information Security team is seeking a motivated Information Security Engineer to help build our Red Team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in offensive security, including systems, networks, applications, and cloud environments.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a founding member of our Red Team, part of our Security Operations organization. This team will be responsible for continuously evaluating, testing, and improving our security controls across the MongoDB enterprise, including the Atlas service, by simulating adversary operations and attempting to defeat or circumvent security controls. Collaboration and communication skills are key for this position, as well as deep respect for the security, durability, and availability of our customers’ data.
This role will be based remotely in the United States.
We are looking for someone with the following skills- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) and operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS)
- Understanding of the components and potential security weaknesses of large-scale SaaS applications and modern distributed systems architectures
- Experience working closely with defenders to identify and fix problems and develop innovative solutions to detecting potential security issues
- Love to learn; you are motivated to learn about security and tinkering
- Experience communicating with technical and non-technical individuals
- Offensive Security Certified Professional(OSCP) certification, or equivalent
- Develop security tests and assessments based on a solid understanding of MongoDB’s technical environment and services architecture
- Create realistic tabletop exercises based on an up-to-date understanding of threats and vulnerabilities relevant to the MongoDB business
- Continuously test the security features of MongoDB Atlas in order to validate controls and recommend enhancements
- Collaborate closely with detection engineering, vulnerability management, and incident response in order to operationalize the benefits of red team discoveries
- Write detailed summaries and reports for both technical and non-technical / executive audiences
About MongoDB
MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform—the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market—helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
With offices worldwide and nearly 60,000 customers—including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups—relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.
Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.
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MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Req ID: 3263258255
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.
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