Drata

Senior Security Engineer (Remote)

US
USD 115k - 178k
AWS Terraform
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Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Security Engineer to join our team and lead our efforts in securing our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of cloud security best practices, industry standards, and emerging technologies. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud architectures to protect our systems and data. This role will report to the Manager of Information Security.

What you'll do:

  • Develop and implement security strategies for our cloud infrastructure
  • Evaluate and recommend security controls and solutions to mitigate identified risks and threats
  • Work closely with development and operations teams to ensure security is integrated throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Conduct security assessments and audits of our cloud infrastructure
  • Develop and maintain cloud security policies and procedures
  • Manage and monitor cloud security incidents and investigations
  • Participate in incident response activities as needed
  • Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and trends
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to other members of the security team

What you'll bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in cloud security engineering or a related field
  • Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, industry standards, and emerging technologies
  • Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and technologies including AWS and Terraform
  • Strong knowledge of networking, operating systems, and web applications
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security

Benefits:

  • Health & Wellness: 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans - for employee and dependents + on demand health care concierge
  • HSA, FSA, & DCFSA: Pre-tax savings plans for healthcare and dependent care
  • 100% paid short and long term disability plus life + AD&D benefits
  • Learning & Development: $500 annually towards professional development opportunities + $250 annually towards personal development opportunities
  • Flexible Time Off: Flexible vacation policy for strong, fully charged batteries
  • 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: An inclusive policy to ensure you have time with your newborn, newly adopted, or foster child
  • Work Remotely: Flexible hours and work from home + $1,000 annually to cover necessary business related items for your home office
  • Charitable Giving Program: Up to $500 match for qualified charities 
  • 401K: Reach your financial goals while reducing your taxes

This role will receive a competitive base salary, benefits, and equity. The applicable salary range for each US-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers based on the cost of labor for that geographic area. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. 

Tier 1: $144,500 - $178,500

Tier 2: $130,050 - $160,650

Tier 3: $115,600 - $142,800

You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s leveling and compensation–including a candidate’s professional background and experience. These ranges may be modified in the future and final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.

Please continue to apply if you are unsure that you fit into our compensation structure.


 

Drata is on a mission to help build trust across the internet.

Drata is a security and compliance automation platform that continuously monitors and collects evidence of a company's security controls, while streamlining compliance workflows end-to-end to ensure audit readiness.

We all recognize the importance of earning and keeping the trust of our customers when it comes to protecting their data. We've felt firsthand how burdensome achieving and maintaining a strong security and compliance posture can be at a fast-growing company. It’s a manual, redundant, error-prone, and unscalable process - and it only grows more complex and expensive over time.

Our team of SaaS, security, compliance, and audit experts have built a better way - with automation.

Employment at Drata is based solely upon individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law. We also make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under laws protecting the rights of the disabled.

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