Senior Security Engineer Automation

MoonPay·Remote·Work From Anywhere
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for cybersecurity specialists surged 27% in 2025, companies like MoonPay are at the forefront of shaping the decentralized economy's security landscape. With a strong emphasis on automation and vulnerability management, this role stands out in the current remote job market. Candidates with expertise in security tooling and CI/CD pipeline development are in high demand. Before applying, it's essential to understand the company's commitment to trust, compliance, and financial freedom. With over 30 million customers and 500 ecosystem partners, MoonPay's secure platform is driving mainstream crypto adoption worldwide.

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Security Engineer Automation role at MoonPay is a dynamic and challenging position that requires a unique blend of technical expertise and proactive problem-solving skills. As a member of the Product Security Squad, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the integration of security tooling into CI/CD pipelines, as well as developing and maintaining automation scripts and platforms to streamline security processes and workflows.

The role entails working closely with engineering teams to ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficient vulnerability resolution across the organization. You will be responsible for owning and operating the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle, including identification, triage, prioritization, distribution, tracking, and reporting.

What You Will Do

  • Design, implement, and manage the integration of security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, Secrets Scanning) into CI/CD pipelines
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and platforms to streamline security processes and workflows
  • Own and operate the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle: identification, triage, prioritization, distribution, tracking, and reporting
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation and training programs for engineering teams
  • Conduct regular security reviews and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential threats
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficient vulnerability resolution across the organization
  • Research emerging threats and craft effective mitigation strategies
  • Empower engineering teams with comprehensive training and maintain up-to-date security standards
  • Lead incident response efforts with precision and accuracy

What We Are Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in security engineering, with a focus on automation and vulnerability management
  • Strong expertise in security tooling, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and Secrets Scanning
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline development and automation
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, including cloud-based vulnerability management
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective solutions
  • Experience with compliance and regulatory requirements, including GDPR and HIPAA
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards, including NIST and ISO 27001

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Cloudflare's WAF and other security tools
  • Knowledge of programming languages, including Python and Java
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems, including Git
  • Certification in security engineering, such as CISSP or CEH

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative company that is shaping the decentralized economy
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional development
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options
  • Access to cutting-edge security tools and technologies
  • Comprehensive training and development programs to support ongoing learning and growth

How to Stand Out

  • Be prepared to showcase your experience with security tooling and CI/CD pipeline development, and highlight your ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Develop a strong understanding of cloud security and vulnerability management, and be prepared to discuss your approach to identifying and mitigating potential threats.
  • Create a comprehensive portfolio that showcases your security engineering skills and experience, and be prepared to walk through your approach to security documentation and training programs.
  • Research MoonPay's commitment to trust, compliance, and financial freedom, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's mission and values.
  • Prepare to discuss your experience with compliance and regulatory requirements, and be prepared to highlight your knowledge of security frameworks and standards.
  • Be prepared to negotiate your salary and benefits package, and don't be afraid to ask about opportunities for professional development and growth.

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