First Advantage is seeking a highly capable and motivated Senior Security Engineer to help secure cloud infrastructure and applications across AWS and Azure.
The role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in software development, cloud security engineering, and automation.
The Senior Security Engineer will work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to review architectures, implement security controls, and build automation to support secure and efficient go-live processes.
Key responsibilities include implementing and maintaining security controls in AWS and Azure environments, participating in architecture reviews, building automation tools, collaborating with various teams, assisting in threat modeling and risk assessments, supporting incident response efforts, and contributing to the evolution of security standards and processes.
Requirements:
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in security engineering or related roles.
Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python, Go, or Java, is required.
Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure security services is necessary.
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep is essential.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices is expected.
A strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals and best practices is required.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills are necessary for this position.
Benefits:
The salary range for this position is approximately $110,000-140,000 base annually, reflecting a good faith estimate to pay fairly based on the candidate's experience and skills.
First Advantage is committed to fostering a global inclusive workforce and values diversity in hiring and employment practices.
The company emphasizes the importance of supporting qualified individuals in each role and is an equal opportunity employer.
