About us:

Apprentice helps life science manufacturers get therapeutics to patients faster by providing one platform to turn molecules into medicine. Our Tempo Manufacturing Cloud accelerates the end-to-end drug product lifecycle by connecting together distributed teams and sites, helping them execute better on the shop floor, and optimizing their operations through enterprise-wide visibility. From preclinical bench-top to large-scale commercial manufacturing, Tempo keeps your global teams connected, empowered, and in sync.

With $207M in funding, a 3.4x growth YoY rate, and 218% net customer retention, Apprentice is revolutionizing manufacturing in Life Sciences. We’re a roll-up-your-sleeves culture that's dedicated, mission-driven, and relentless on our path to changing the world.

About the role: We are seeking a talented and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in securing our cloud-based platforms, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mitigating cybersecurity risks. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain security measures across our infrastructure and applications. This position is ideal for a mid to senior-level professional with 5-9 years of experience in cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Implement Security Controls: Develop and implement security measures to protect the company’s cloud-based SaaS infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Threat Detection and Incident Response: Monitor for and respond to security incidents, investigate breaches, and lead incident response efforts to minimize impact and prevent recurrence.
• Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing, and recommend remediation strategies.
• Security Architecture: Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure design and architecture of SaaS applications and infrastructure.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with security standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.
• Cloud Security: Develop and enforce best practices for securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including IAM, network security, and container security.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential security risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and maintain risk management documentation.
• Security Automation: Implement automation solutions for security processes, such as log analysis, vulnerability patching, and compliance checks.
• Training and Awareness: Provide security training and awareness programs to employees to promote a culture of security.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-9 years of experience in cybersecurity, including experience in SaaS, cloud security, or software development environments.
• Experience working with tools such as DataDog, Okta, CloudFlare, WAF, AWS, Terraform, Python, or any other coding languages are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, SOC 2, or GDPR.
• Experience with cloud security tools and technologies (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, GCP Security Command Center).
• Proficiency in security tools such as SIEM systems, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Hands-on experience in incident response, threat hunting, and malware analysis.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Kubernetes).
• Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate security tasks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or equivalent.
• Experience with Zero Trust security models and architecture.
• Knowledge of secure software development practices and tools (e.g., SAST, DAST).
• Familiarity with data privacy laws and regulations such as CCPA and HIPAA.

Benefits & Perks

• Generous benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• Unlimited PTO
• Every employee is a shareholder!
• Paid parental leave
• Remote-friendly & flexible with a $250 at-home work setup stipend
• 16 company holidays, including one week off for the 4th of July and the week off between Christmas and New Year
• Generous 401k match and contribution

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.