Senior Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of career experience in IT or Engineering with a security focus Hands-on experience leading or participating in security incident response, ideally in a product or SaaS company context Experience with coordinated vulnerability disclosure (CVD) and managing relationships with external security researchers Strong judgment under pressure: you make clear, defensible decisions during time-sensitive situations with incomplete information Experience building or formalizing incident response capabilities from the ground up (playbooks, runbooks, severity frameworks, escalation processes) Experience drafting or contributing to customer security advisories, CVEs
• public-facing incident communications Strong communication skills across a wide range of audiences, from engineers to executives to customers Comfort reading and writing code to support forensic analysis, automation
• tooling Adaptable and resilient: you thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities can shift quickly Experience leveraging AI/ML capabilities to accelerate security workflows, automate repetitive tasks
• improve detection and response Bonus points for: Familiarity with CVSS, EPSS
• vulnerability severity frameworks as they apply to incident prioritization Experience in a consumer or B2B SaaS environment where customer trust and public perception are high stakes Familiarity with Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) and supply chain risk as it relates to security incidents Experience with compliance standards and certifications (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) and their intersection with incident reporting obligations Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, PNPT
• similar (valued but not required) What you can expect: As part of this program, the Senior Security Engineer will: Lead end-to-end response to product security incidents, from discovery, triage, remediation
• Own and evolve 1Password's PSIRT function, including incident classification frameworks, severity models, escalation paths
• response playbooks Drive coordinated vulnerability disclosure (CVD) processes, partnering with our bug bounty program and external security researchers to manage responsible disclosure timelines and communications Serve as the primary coordinator across Product Security, Engineering, Legal, Communications
• Customer Success during active security incidents Lead post-incident reviews (PIRs) and translate findings into systemic improvements across our products, processes
• detection capabilities Develop and maintain incident response tooling, automation
• reporting that reduce time-to-detect and time-to-respond Contribute to customer-facing security advisories, CVE disclosures
• public incident communications in partnership with Legal and Communications Evaluate and integrate AI-powered tooling and workflows that improve the speed and effectiveness of incident detection and response Mentor other engineers and help shape the long-term maturity of our product security and incident response capabilities.
• Serve on an on-call rotation with out-of-business-hours coverage.
• At 1Password, we build with AI: At 1Password, using AI to do more with less isn't a bonus — it's how we operate, and it's especially central to this role.
• We expect you to come in and actively build Incident Response tooling with AI, not just use off-the-shelf tools.
• A proven builder: You've built something — an agentic evidence collection workflow, an AI-assisted vendor questionnaire reviewer, an LLM-powered control narrative pipeline — and you can walk through what you built, the choices you made, what you iterated on
• what the measurable impact was.
• Systems thinking: When you describe an automation you built, you can explain how it changed downstream workflows, not just what it saved on the immediate task.
• USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $153,000 USD and $214,000 USD, plus immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and
• applicable, participation in our incentive programs.
• Canada-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $144,000 CAD and $202,000 CAD, plus immediate participation in 1Password’s generous benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and
• applicable, participation in our incentive programs.
• At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Our culture At 1Password, we prioritize collaboration, clear and transparent communication, receptiveness to feedback, and alignment with our core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first.
• You’ll be part of a team that challenges the status quo, and is excited to experiment and iterate in search of the best solution.
• That said, 1Password is not for everyone .
• Our work is demanding, we strive for excellence, and the pace is fast.
• We need people who are keen to take on challenging problems, who seek feedback to grow, and who are driven to make an impact.
• If you're looking for a place where you can settle into a comfortable routine, this might not be the right fit for you.
• We’re looking for individuals who are proven experts in their fields, as well as those who are highly adaptable, can thrive in ambiguity and through change, are curious, and above all deliver results.
• How we work with AI We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology—including AI—to achieve our mission.
• We also understand that thinking critically about AI in its current forms will help us create better solutions for our customers and ourselves with its future forms
• will help us continue to close the gap between security and privacy and achieve our mission.
• We want team members at all levels to take the approach of actively learning AI best practices, identifying opportunities to apply AI in meaningful ways, and driving innovative solutions in their daily work.
• Embracing the future of AI isn't just encouraged—it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password.
• This approach extends to our hiring process—candidates are welcome to use AI tools responsibly and thoughtfully during the application process.
• Our approach to remote work We believe in the power of remote work, but recognize that in-person connection is important to help us achieve our mission.
• While we are a remote-first company, travel for in-person engagement is a part of almost all roles, and we require our employees to be ready and willing to take part.
• Frequency will depend on role and responsibilities, and may include, but is not limited to: annual department-wide offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events.
• What we offer We believe in working hard, and rewarding that hard work through our benefits.
• While not an exhaustive list, here is a glance at what we currently offer: Health and wellbeing 👶 Maternity and parental leave top-up programs 🩺 Competitive health benefits 🏝 Generous PTO policy Growth and future 📈 RSU program for most employees 💸 Retirement matching program 🔑 Free 1Password account Community 🤝 Paid volunteer days 🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly 🌎 Remote-first work environment *Some roles in our GTM team are currently being hired for in-person hybrid work in Toronto and Austin.
• These roles will specify on the posting.
• You belong here. 1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect.
• We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status.
• Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love.
• Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process.
• If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at nextbit@agilebits.com and we’ll work to meet your needs.
• Remote work is a part of our DNA.
• Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture.
• That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country.
• If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you.
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check that may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, publicly available social media, credit history
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