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Security Engineering Contractor (potential for FT)

RxDiet
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Company Overview

RxDiet’s mission is to use technology to empower members’ healthcare journeys by unlocking the full potential of food as medicine. Through our proprietary artificial intelligence and national grocery retail integrations, we provide delivery of medically-tailored groceries and clinical behavioral health interventions for patients...meeting patients where they are.

Role Overview

As a Security Engineering Contractor, you won't just be watching from the sidelines. You will be an integrated member of our security team, helping us build, deploy, and maintain robust security solutions. We are looking for a junior professional who is passionate about learning, doing things the right way, and always iterating for improvement.  We are looking for someone who is relentless in finding the best solution for the company and also relentless in themselves for personal development.  As a startup, things can quickly change on a dime and you will need to be adapt and be quick to find a better path forward.  You will need to thrive in the lack of structure in order to build a strong foundation.  This role is only for recent graduates or those who have completed their degree. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Vulnerability Management: Assist in performing regular vulnerability scans and working with engineering teams to prioritize and remediate findings.
  • Security Automation: Build and maintain scripts (Python, Go, or Bash) to automate repetitive security tasks and improve incident response times.
  • Cloud Security: Support the configuration and monitoring of security controls within AWS, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Application Security: Participate in code reviews and assist in the integration of SAST/DAST tools into our CI/CD pipelines.
  • Incident Response: Help monitor security alerts (SIEM) and participate in initial investigations of potential security incidents.
  • IT Support: Supporting employees with their account access and device support.  

Technical Requirements & Qualifications

  • Academic Background: B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Computer Engineering.
  • Foundational Knowledge: Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, TLS), web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), and Linux/Unix environments.  Usage of AI is expected.  
  • Programming: Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python preferred).  We use AWS, Terraform, Kotlin, React, etc.  
  • Tooling (Nice to have): Exposure to tools like Burp Suite, Wireshark, Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform.
  • Soft Skills: A curious mindset, strong documentation skills, and the ability to explain technical risks to non-technical stakeholders with a delightful presence.  

What You’ll Learn & Why Join Us

  • Mentorship: You will be paired with the Head of Security who will provide weekly 1-on-1 coaching and career guidance.  Your manager is someone who has grown junior professionals into senior engineers and is looking for his next mentee.  
  • Real Impact: You will support all aspects of security, filling in the gaps and improving things as they get evaluated.  
  • Culture: We value a culture of continuous learning. You’ll experience the life of being in a startup that requires flexibility and patience, but unparalleled growth as a professional.  
  • Future: This role is expected to become a full time role after 3-6 months, as our company continues to scale from 30+ employees.  

Please note that this role is an internship for up to 3-6 months, with the end of the contract becoming a full time employee.  Only recent and current graduates, we cannot hire anyone who is still a student.  Do not quick apply as there are additional requirements listed in this job posting that will automatically reject you without them.