Senior Security Engineer, Insomnia
Kong Inc.
About this role
A Senior Security Engineer at Insomnia focuses on vulnerability management and testing, ensuring the security of Kong Insomnia by identifying, triaging, and resolving vulnerabilities. This hands-on role involves conducting both automated and manual security testing, utilizing tools such as CodeQL, OWASP ZAP, and Burp Suite, while integrating security practices into CI/CD pipelines. The engineer collaborates closely with development teams to guide secure coding practices and validates findings through binary analysis and testing, ultimately enhancing the security of Kong's cloud-native API management platform.
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About Kong Inc.
konghq.comKong Inc. is a leading API gateway and service mesh provider, designed to enhance developer productivity, security, and performance across modern architectures. The company's unified platform, Kong Konnect, provides tools for API management, AI gateway integration, and event streaming, enabling seamless connectivity and governance for organizations. With features tailored for API producers and consumers, Kong empowers businesses to build, run, discover, and govern APIs efficiently while supporting AI modernization efforts. Trusted by top companies, Kong is recognized for its ability to accelerate digital transformation and foster innovation in the API ecosystem.
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About Kong Inc.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$106k – $148k
per year