Our Story
Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.
Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.
We’re looking for a Product Security Engineer to help integrate secure development practices across our SDLC in cloud and on‑prem environments. This role focuses on hands‑on security engineering, secure coding practices, and supporting the implementation of security controls throughout the development lifecycle. You’ll work closely with engineering and platform teams to contribute to secure architecture, CI/CD automation, and developer enablement.
Key Responsibilities
Secure Software Development & DevSecOps Integration
- Contribute to integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines using automation and guardrails.
- Develop and maintain secure coding standards and guidance aligned with our technology stack.
- Support the creation and enhancement of secure frameworks, SDKs, and CI integrations to improve consistency and adoption.
- Work with DevOps and platform teams to improve container and infrastructure security (Docker, IaC).
Threat Modelling, Reviews & Remediation
- Participate in threat modeling activities with product and platform teams.
- Identify and analyse vulnerabilities using SAST, DAST, SCA, manual code reviews, and penetration‑testing results.
- Support remediation efforts by applying reusable code and infrastructure security patterns.
Engineering & Automation
- Build and maintain automation tools that support vulnerability triage, mitigation, and reporting.
- Implement and support API security practices, including secure authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML).
- Assist in the secure deployment of software across environments.
- Collaborate with Security Champions to reinforce secure development practices.
Cross‑Functional Support & Collaboration
- Work closely with Security, Engineering, and Product teams to ensure alignment with secure SDLC practices.
- Contribute to compliance initiatives such as audits, risk assessments, and policy adherence.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years in software engineering, security engineering, or a related technical role.
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript).
- Experience with security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, or IaC scanners.
- Strong understanding of at least one cloud environment.
- Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, ASVS, and CVSS.
Technical Skills
- Good understanding of API security protocols and secure service‑to‑service communication.
- Ability to script or build internal tools to support scaling security practices.
- Hands‑on experience using DevSecOps tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform).
Compliance & Governance
- Working knowledge of security and privacy regulations.
- Experience contributing to audit processes, risk assessments, and policy compliance.
Nice to Have Qualifications
- Security‑related certifications (e.g., OSCP, CSSLP, CISSP, Security+).
- Contributions to open‑source security projects or security communities.
- Experience with policy‑as‑code tooling.
- Familiarity with secure runtime environments.
Key Attributes
- Practical problem‑solver with strong technical curiosity.
- Effective communicator capable of working with both technical and non‑technical teams.
- Collaborative team member with a growth mindset.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
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What We Offer
Our size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.
Company:
Unum