Senior Security Engineer

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and respond to threats across Variant Bio's products and AWS cloud infrastructure
• Design and implement security tools and solutions as needs evolve
• Perform regular policy review and compliance assessments
• Develop security-focused code, libraries, and frameworks for use across engineering teams
• Collaborate with security and product development teammates to solve complex challenges

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years designing and implementing security systems, tools, or frameworks
• Strong experience with AWS security services, IAM, SSO, and Control Tower
• Networking experience with knowledge of VPN and Zero Trust connectivity
• Extensive knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Proficiency in Python, Rust, or another programming language
• Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on security solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AI/ML security, including model pipelines and training data
• Track record of driving ISO 27001 or SOC 2 readiness
• Background securing systems in a clinical, healthcare, or FDA-regulated environment
• Familiarity with data handling regulations, including HIPAA and GDPR
• Demonstrated ability to influence engineers building security products
• Contributions to the security or privacy community

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Equity
• 100% coverage of employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Time Off and company holidays
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Support for professional growth and learning

About the Company

Variant Bio is developing life-saving therapies by studying the genes of people with exceptional health-related traits. The company's research is powered by its proprietary Inference platform, which integrates deep phenotyping and multi-omic data using statistical genetics and AI/ML approaches.