Patreon is a media and community platform that allows over 300,000 creators to provide their fans with exclusive work and experiences.
The company has generated over $8 billion in revenue since its inception and has over 60 million free memberships and 10 million paying fans.
They are seeking a mid-level (L4) Security Engineer to join their growing Security team.
This role can be performed remotely or in a hybrid model, requiring in-office attendance two days per week in San Francisco or New York.
The Security Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing security automation, detection, and response capabilities, as well as managing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) functions.
Key responsibilities include designing and implementing security solutions, automating security detection and response, handling security incidents, leading GRC efforts, collaborating cross-functionally, and promoting continuous improvement and thought leadership in security.
Requirements:
A minimum of 4 years of combined experience in Security Engineering, GRC, or related roles in an enterprise or cloud-native environment is required.
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred, or 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Strong foundation in programming/scripting languages, particularly Python, for automation and tooling is necessary.
Hands-on experience with security controls such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, and IAM is required.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and secure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is essential.
Proficiency in threat detection, incident response, and investigation methodologies, with familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, is expected.
Working knowledge of key security standards and regulations such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR is important.
Experience executing audits, risk assessments, and managing compliance programs is preferred, along with familiarity with GRC platforms.
The ability to develop meaningful security metrics and communicate technical details in business-impact language is necessary.
Benefits:
Patreon offers a competitive benefits package that includes salary, equity plans, healthcare, flexible time off, company holidays, and recharge days.
Additional benefits include commuter benefits, lifestyle stipends, learning and development stipends, patronage, parental leave, and a 401k plan with matching.
The company operates under a hybrid work model, encouraging in-person collaboration while allowing remote work for those outside office locations.
Patreon is committed to fair and transparent pay, with salary ranges dependent on location and experience, and reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time.
