Remote Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Summary

Join our mission-driven team where your passion for technical excellence meets our commitment to making education accessible and impactful for all students. As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at MasteryPrep, you'll ensure that our digital platforms are robust, scalable, and secure, providing a reliable learning environment for underserved students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on cybersecurity
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and CDK, with a proven track record of implementing these tools in production environments
• Strong knowledge of Google Firestore, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, React, and PHP
• Experience implementing and maintaining security controls in cloud environments such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Experience conducting security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Located in Central or Eastern Time Zone

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions to support our applications, with a focus on security
• Serve as the primary cybersecurity resource for the company, staying abreast of the latest threats and implementing measures to protect our systems and data
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential risks
• Implement and maintain security controls, including access controls, encryption, and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Automate infrastructure and deployment processes using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation, ensuring consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Develop and maintain comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to ensure early detection of issues and minimize downtime
• Monitor system logs and network traffic for suspicious activity and respond to security incidents in a timely manner
• Work closely with development teams to ensure that applications are developed and deployed securely
• Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge-sharing within the team
• Participate in on-call rotations to respond to critical incidents outside of regular business hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH)
• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as FERPA, COPPA or PCI DSS

Benefits

• $165,000-$175,000 starting salary based on qualifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment
• Flexible work hours and remote work environment
• Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for certifications and training
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities
• Employee benefits eligibility (health, disability, AD&D, life insurance)
• Matching 401k
• Paid time off
• Generous paid holidays