Software Engineer II - Cloud Security Content

Rapid7

Rapid7

Software Engineering
Prague, Czechia
Posted on Friday, November 17, 2023

Software Engineer - Cloud Security Content

In this role you will be responsible for developing and building the content and enriching the context of cloud security events. You will work with some of our most beating features and detection capabilities.

About the Team

As part of the Cloud Security team, you will work with great and talented people in a dynamic and diverse environment, including various cloud technologies such as Kubernetes, containers, cloud identity. The team focuses on securing cloud workloads across the entire application lifecycle chain, starting from CI/CD to runtime.

The Role

In this role you will be responsible for researching cloud security detection, investigation and response practices. Using this knowledge you will develop and build the content for many of our features.

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. Teams reflecting a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.

In this role, you will:

  • Perform cloud security research in different domains (e.g. cloud native security services, open sources, security benchmarks, identities and access permission, cloud resources, cloud networking, cloud API, cloud applications).

  • Translate research results into a better offering and value for our users (security researchers, security analysts, SOC teams).

  • Work closely with feature leaders and product management

  • Develop and build the content for detection, investigation and response features for cloud workloads and containerized applications.

  • Enrich security events context for investigation flows

The skills you’ll bring include:

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with software development

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with cyber security research in detection or response

  • Good proficiency with Golang or Python programming (We will provide full training and support to help you re skill in Golang/Python if they are new to you)

  • Basic proficiency with using cloud service in one of the big cloud providers: AWS, GCP or Azure

  • Independent, responsible, curious and creative, with the willing to learn and lead

  • B.Sc in Computer Science or Software Engineering from top universities - Advantage

What's in it for you:

  • Cutting edge cloud security technologies

  • State of the art software development tools and environment

  • Extensive professional development opportunities

  • Amazing team of highly skilled professionals with informal culture

  • Make a difference by having a direct impact on the product and customers

Rapid7 Prague:

Established in 2023, with Rapid7 opening its new offices in Prague. This branch is an R&D center focusing on creating great cyber security products for Rapid7’s customers.

About Rapid7:

Rapid7 is a cyber security data analytics and service provider, enabling organizations to implement an active approach to defensive cybersecurity. Our technology, services, and community-focused research simplify complexity for security teams, helping them reduce vulnerabilities and monitor for malicious behavior while investigating threats and automating processes.

Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) helps organizations across the globe protect what matters most so innovation can thrive in an increasingly connected world. Our comprehensive technology, services, and community-focused research simplify the complex for security teams, helping them reduce vulnerabilities, monitor for malicious behavior, be in 10 places at once, and shut down attacks. We’re on a mission to make security solutions easier to use and access so we can bring safety and resilience to more people.

With more than 10,000 customers across 140+ countries, Rapid7 is a leader in cybersecurity that has earned numerous industry accolades and recognition for our technology and culture.