Compass

Senior Security Engineer - Cloud

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12 days ago

Base Salary

$153k - $171k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Build safe-by-default security tooling, automated requirements, and robust guardrails for engineering teams.
  • Design and implement scalable systems and controls to secure cloud infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with engineering and security teams to deploy security enhancements and control changes across cloud infrastructure.
  • Investigate and respond to security events while improving security practices with engineering teams.
  • Conduct security assessments of third-party integrations and emerging AI tools.
  • Perform threat modeling and architectural reviews to identify attack vectors early in the development lifecycle.
  • Guide and educate development teams on security vulnerabilities, remediation techniques, and stronger security outcomes.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in a security-related role, including at least 2 years focused on cloud security.
  • Strong understanding of AWS security services, including IAM, EC2, VPC, ECR, ECS, and EKS.
  • Strong understanding of Azure services and how to secure them, with foundational knowledge of Azure and/or GCP.
  • Proven experience with a CNAPP or similar cloud security tool such as Wiz, Orca Security, Lacework, or Upwind.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python or Go, for automation.
  • Knowledge of least privilege, defense-in-depth, and security monitoring principles.
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with GCP, OCI, and multi-cloud networks and infrastructure is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and development-team guidance skills.

Benefits

  • Base pay range of $153,000-$171,000, with possible bonuses and restricted stock units excluded from the base range.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave.
  • Medical, tele-health, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k), flexible spending accounts, commuter program, life insurance, and disability insurance.
  • Maven new-parent support, Carrot fertility benefits, UrbanSitter caregiver referral services, Employee Assistance Program, and pet insurance.
  • Equal opportunity employment, diversity and inclusion commitment, and professional growth opportunities.
Compass

About Compass

10,000+ employees

Compass is a residential real estate brokerage and technology company that builds an end-to-end platform for agents and their clients. It earns primarily from brokerage commissions while providing CRM, marketing, listings, and transaction tools to help agents serve home buyers and sellers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Compass operates across major U.S. markets and is publicly traded on the NYSE.

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