ABOUT THE ROLE

About the role

At Variant Bio, protecting the data entrusted to us by our partner communities is fundamental to our mission. We're seeking a Senior Security Engineer to build and monitor the systems that safeguard our products and infrastructure, along with the privacy of the people who work with us.

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, and collaborate with security and product development teammates to solve complex challenges and raise the bar across the organization.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required:

• 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 for multi-account governance, including administering cross-account and cross-region IAM permissions.
• 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.

The following qualifications are nice to have:

• Knowledge of AI/ML security, including model pipelines, training data, and emerging threats such as prompt injection and data exfiltration.
• A 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 (research, open source, presentations).

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Equity – Market-competitive salary with the opportunity to participate in company equity and share in our long-term success.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Variant Bio covers 100% of employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Dependents may be added to the plan at an incremental cost.
• Flexible Time Off – Flexible paid time off and company holidays, with an emphasis on trust and personal responsibility.
• 401(k) Plan – Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company match.
• Professional Growth – Support for learning and development.
• Collaborative, Mission-Driven Culture – Work alongside a highly engaged, interdisciplinary team passionate about transforming human health through genetics.
• Early-Stage Impact – A chance to make a meaningful contribution at a growing biotech where your work has visible impact.

Pay

Anticipated annual base salary for this position is $160,000 - $210,000 plus up to 15% bonus and an options package, for total compensation of up $184,000 - $241,500 plus equity options.