Senior Security Engineer

Summary

Join Glassdoor as a Senior Security Engineer and enhance our platform's security for millions of users globally. You will design, integrate, and improve security systems and services, collaborating with internal and external teams. This role demands expertise in AWS security architecture, cloud security, and risk management. You will champion secure deployment and operations, impacting the entire enterprise. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to continuous learning in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. Glassdoor offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive remote-first work environment.

Requirements

• A commitment to add to our culture of DEI
• 5+ years in security engineering in cloud-based product environments is a must
• Proven experience operating in an AWS environment with proficiency in architecture and security capabilities in the cloud
• Experience in securing Kubernetes (EKS) and containerized workloads
• Deep knowledge of Cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, CIS Top 20, MITRE ATT&CK, and OWASP Top Ten
• Able to build security into CICD and leverage various automation techniques (using AWS lambda, Python, or similar)
• Experience in one or more of these domains: AWS IAM, container security, intrusion detection, incident response, and/or vulnerability management
• Ability to thrive in a remote-first, diverse and fast-paced work environment
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to clearly articulate to both a technical and functional audience

Responsibilities

• Be an advocate for security within our organization
• Improve Glassdoor’s AWS security architecture and cloud security posture in all aspects, including: CSPM, CASB, IAM, Network Security and DLP
• Lead a risk-based prioritization and remediation methodology for cloud, enterprise SaaS, and Endpoint platforms leveraging vendor & CNAPP solutions
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure our technology implementations and product development methodologies align with our information security policies and improve our risk posture
• Protect valuable information and maintain the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and privacy of data
• Keep abreast of the latest industry frameworks, security issues, and technologies
• Own and improve process and procedural documentation
• Assist with daily activities and functions of the team (including security operations and incident response) to maintain security posture as well as policy and compliance commitments

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant industry certifications like AWS, CEH, or GCIH certification are preferred

Benefits

• Base salary range*: $112,200 - $149,000
• Annual bonus target**: 10%
• **Bonuses are paid in 6-month intervals, aligning with bi-annual performance reviews
• Generous Restricted Stock Units (RSU)
• ***Restricted Stock Units (RSU) are awarded at hire and may be refreshed annually. Additionally, as a pay-for-performance company, there are additional RSU grant awards for the very top performers
• Health and wellness: 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability and select well-being programs, along with 80% employer-paid premiums for all dependents
• Generous paid time-off programs for birthing and non-birthing parents are provided, along with additional company-sponsored leaves such as paid injury/illness leave, family emergency leave, compassionate leave, and domestic & sexual violence leave
• Coverage begins at the start of employment. After 48 months of continuous employment, 100% of all premiums for you and your dependents can be employer-paid!
• Wellness programs to support mental, physical, and financial health, such as paid career coaching & mental health therapy, financial coaching, subsidized fitness & wellness appointments, HSA, FSA, commuter benefits, fertility & pregnancy support, employee perks and discounts, legal assistance program, gender-affirming care relocation benefit and work-from-home monthly allowance
• Work/life balance : Open Paid Time Off policy, in addition to 15-20 paid company holidays/year
• Investing in your future: 401(k) plan with a company match up to $5,000 per year, subsidized fertility & family planning services and discounted legal assistance services
• Flexible hours
• Remote work