Senior Security Engineer | Ellevation Education Jobs
Senior Security Engineer
Remote
Over the last 11 years, Ellevation Education has built a thriving business serving the administrators, teachers, and specialists who support English Learners at public schools across the US. Today, over 1,200 school districts use our software to manage their EL programs. We are a successful, rapidly growing business with a real mission -- helping English Learners achieve all they possibly can.

As a dedicated security engineer on the Cloud Operations team at Ellevation, you will play a key role in driving a focused investment in improving our security posture and ensuring our business and our customers are protected. You will be closely aligned with our other platform teams, defining secure development and operational practices and implementing them across the Engineering organization. You will also be hands-on in developing and maintaining the systems and tooling that enable security at Ellevation.

You are extremely comfortable weighing tradeoffs, generating options, and assessing risks. You excel in finding development paths that incrementally deliver value along the way to broader goals. And you are comfortable in any part of the stack, going deep where necessary. 

We look for engineers who are excited to use their technical skills and experience in support of a mission-driven company. We work in small, product-centric teams empowered to make a difference in a particular product or aspect of a product. Our teams are remote-friendly and highly collaborative. To accomplish this we set core hours of 10AM - 4PM (Eastern) and expect to meet in person (often in Boston) about 4 times per year.

Some of the things you will accomplish:

  • Own the organization’s Secure Software Development Lifecycle and champion a shift security left approach
  • Develop and improve our capabilities for detecting vulnerabilities in our applications
  • Coordinate penetration tests and the prioritization and remediation of vulnerabilities found
  • Empower development teams to track, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities in our applications
  • Build and implement tools to assist secure application development with an emphasis on automation and quality
  • About you:

  • 5+ years of experience working in cyber security or information security in a software development organization
  • Experience with SDLC/operational maturity models such as BSIMM & CMMI
  • Strong skills in Application Security and secure software development
  • Experience working on Threat Modelling and Security architecture reviews
  • $140,000 - $165,000 a year
    Ellevation is transparent about its approach to pay which includes a competitive base salary, annual performance-based raise, and bonus (or commission for sales positions). The salary range for this role is $140,000-$165,000 and the budgeted target is the midpoint, commensurate with candidate experience and internal parity. Our philosophy is that the full range is indicative of growth during employment. In addition, we provide comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees.
    Are you passionate about growth and eager to learn? Do you possess a drive to excel and make a difference? Ellevation values diversity, creativity, and a hunger for new perspectives. While our job postings outline preferred qualifications, we believe that talent comes in various forms. If you're motivated, adaptable, and ready to contribute, we encourage you to apply. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that unique skills and fresh outlooks are invaluable assets to our team. Don't let a checklist of requirements deter you – take the leap, and let's explore the possibilities together!

    About Us:
    At Ellevation, we develop world-class software to help educators serve the fastest growing population of K-12 students: English Learners (ELs). Ellevation helps school districts transform their Multilingual Learner programs and ensure all students can achieve their highest aspirations. Our product suite includes a best-in-class data and instructional planning platform, resources to build teacher capacity, and student-facing programs to teach academic language.

    We are a fast-growing, mission-driven technology company partnering with over 1,500 school districts and more than 2 million current and former English Learners. Over the next five years, we plan to double the number of ELs we serve and drive measurable outcomes for students. Ellevation merged with Curriculum Associates in 2021 to accelerate impact for Multilingual Learners. Our company continues to operate independently and is well-capitalized to support our ambitious social and financial objectives.

    Why Ellevation?
    In addition to our great benefits and competitive salaries, here are some things that make us unique:
    + Mission-driven organization where team members are empowered to make a significant impact
    + Opportunities to join DEIB-focused groups and support building a culture of belonging 
    + Professional development and growth opportunities
    + Company and team offsites in various cities across the United States
    + Collaborative workspace in the heart of Boston - a stone's throw from many central T stops (Downtown Crossing, Government Center, and Aquarium). Free snacks, beverages, and local organic fruit provided
    + Remote and in-person engagement opportunities, including happy hours, themed events, and competitions 
    + Remote and in-person wellness programming to support team’s mental and physical wellbeing

    Learn more about our team in our Culture Deck.

    Here at Ellevation, we champion diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. We strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values a range of ideas and opinions. 

    We believe in building a culture where productivity can flourish, one that is empathetic, respectful, and inclusive. We are proud to have been recognized in prior years as “Best Tech Workplace for Diversity” by the Timmy Awards for investing in training around inclusive behaviors, microaggressions, unconscious bias, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and feedback across the company. We are encouraged by our progress, but there’s more work to be done.

    Benefits – Benefits eligible employees (and qualifying dependents) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) retirement plan and receive an employer match up to 50% on the first 7% of your contribution, with pre-tax and Roth options. Employees have access to flexible paid time off for vacations, sick and disability policy, additional 10 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's. In addition, we provide a generous parental leave benefit, back-up childcare or eldercare, and a variety of other perks to support the health and well-being of our employees.

    Additional Information: Ellevation operates under Curriculum Associates, LLC, an Equal Opportunity Employer. Curriculum Associates, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. Curriculum Associates, LLC will grant employment, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

    Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.uscis.gov/e-verify

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    #LI-REMOTE
    • Ellevation helps English Language Learners realize their highest aspirations. The success of our nation’s underserved students is closely tied to effective teaching. To support hard-working and passionate educators, we develop solutions to improve instruction, enhance collaboration, and maximize impact. We constantly learn from educators, and the work we do reflects their insights. We will listen, innovate, and deliver.

      • Impact + Sustainability: We balance social impact and profitability to drive outcomes for years to come.
      • Go and See: We go to the source to understand challenges and roll up our sleeves to develop solutions.
      • Stay Curious: We actively seek feedback and humbly confront hard truths to learn and grow every day.
      • Build Belonging: We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces diverse perspectives.
      • Win Together: We create the conditions for great people to collaborate, develop, and thrive.

    Working at Ellevation Education

    Overall Culture Score

    4.6/5

    CEO Score

    Jordan Meranus
    Top
    5%

    Jordan Meranus
    Top 5% of Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

    Awards

    Reviews from current employees

    Great culture and mission-led business
    Getting to know the culture really well.
    I love working on my micro team and have a great supervisor

    Diversity at Ellevation Education

    Top 20%

    Gender Score

    As rated by current employees on Comparably

    Top 20%

    Diversity Score

    As rated by current employees on Comparably

    Perks and Benefits

    Health & Wellness
    Dental Insurance
    Vision Insurance
    Health Insurance
    Life Insurance
    Gym Membership / Reimbursement
    Paid Time Off
    PTO / Vacation Policy
    Paid Holidays
    Maternity / Paternity Leave
    Financial Benefits
    401K / Retirement Plan
    Performance Bonus
    Tuition Reimbursement
    Office Perks
    Company Social Outings
    Work From Home Policy
    Unique Office Space
    Free Food

    eNPS

    74
    eNPS Score
    76%Promoters
    22%Passive
    2%Detractors

    Ellevation Education's Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) is 74, as rated by 60 employees. This means 76% of Ellevation Education employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers today.

    5 Cool Reasons to Work at Ellevation Education

    1. Mission-driven organization and all team members have the ability to make a significant impact
    2. Professional development and growth opportunities
    3. Great benefits offerings and competitive salaries with bonus!
    4. Opportunities to join multiple DEIB-focused groups and support building a workplace of belonging
    5. Company and team offsites in various cities across the United States