Senior Security Engineer

3 months ago

Base Salary

$180k - $220k/yr

Responsibilities

Architect and operationalize security across infrastructure, platform, CI/CD, and application layers using AWS, including GovCloud, and Terraform.
Lead readiness for FedRAMP, CMMC, and DoD Impact Levels by translating NIST 800-53 and related controls into engineering implementations.
Own SSPs, POA&Ms, technical policy documentation, and the technical relationship with assessors, auditors, and federal security stakeholders.
Build continuous compliance and audit-readiness workflows integrated into the software delivery process.
Use automated AI-driven security scanning and hardened-image platforms such as Chainguard to increase security-team effectiveness.
Establish secure software supply-chain practices including SBOMs, image signing, workload identity, and hardened deployment pipelines.
Drive a secure-by-default engineering culture across the organization.

5+ years of hands-on experience building and securing cloud-native platforms with AWS and Terraform.
Direct experience with federal authorization work involving FedRAMP, CMMC, DoD Impact Levels, or comparable regulated environments.
Deep familiarity with NIST 800-53 and the ability to translate controls into practical engineering implementations.
Strong working knowledge of SBOMs, image signing, workload identity, and secure CI/CD.
Experience operating effectively in early-stage or fast-moving environments where the security bar must be established.
Experience supporting federal SaaS, defense technology, or regulated infrastructure accreditation is a preferred qualification.
Experience leading a company through its first federal authorization is a preferred qualification.
Hands-on experience with Chainguard, AI-powered security tooling, or similar platforms is a preferred qualification.
Experience with Second Front or similar federal compliance accelerators is a preferred qualification.

Hybrid role based in New York City, with in-office work Tuesdays through Thursdays and candidates required to reside in or commute to New York City.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including employer premium contributions and a $0 employee premium option on the Platinum medical plan.
$100,000 in fully paid life insurance, FSA and Dependent Care FSA, and 401(k) access through Guideline.
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birthing parents and 10 weeks for non-birthing parents.
Unlimited PTO, all federal holidays off, and a company-wide winter break during Christmas week.
Up to $750 one-time home office or desk setup stipend.
$50 monthly commuter benefit and $100 monthly wellness or productivity benefit.
$500 annual professional development benefit and $250 annual recreation benefit.
Company-provided laptop and expensed lunch while in the office.