Compass

Senior Security Engineer - Cloud

Compass
Apply
12 days ago
Boston, MA, USASenior
H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$153k - $171k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Build safe-by-default security tooling, guardrails, and automated security requirements 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.
  • Investigate and respond to security events and guide teams in improving security practices.
  • Conduct threat modeling, architectural reviews, third-party integration assessments, and assessments of emerging AI tools.
  • Build partnerships across the Engineering organization and communicate vulnerabilities and remediation techniques to diverse audiences.

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 features and 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.
  • 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.
  • Nice-to-have experience with GCP, OCI, and multi-cloud networks and infrastructure, particularly for cloud-agnostic systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and development-team guidance skills.

Benefits

  • Participation in incentive programs that may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave.
  • Medical, tele-health, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts.
  • Commuter program, life and disability insurance, Maven new-parent support, Carrot fertility benefits, UrbanSitter caregiver referrals, Employee Assistance Program, and pet insurance.
  • Competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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.

Contact me