Checkr, Inc.

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Checkr, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Denver • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $158,000 - $186,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSCloudFirewallsKubernetesTerraform

About the role

  • Execute on identifying and resolving infrastructure security issues using the Checkr ways of work and change management processes.
  • Partner with DevOps and reliability teams to create visibility and awareness of security problems and work to prioritize their resolution in a way that respects the business needs.
  • Oversee the management and operationalization of infrastructure security tools, including alert triage, reporting, and monitoring.
  • Drive detection, investigation, response, and remediation of infrastructure security vulnerabilities.
  • Consult and advise on infrastructure security architecture, authentication, configurations, policies, and processes.
  • Participate in risk assessment, compliance, and other security program activities.

Requirements

  • Working familiarity with Terraform, Gitlab, and DevSecOps workflows
  • Passionate opinions about CI/CD, Kubernetes, and serverless technologies
  • Expertise in AWS security controls, monitoring, and orchestration (SCPs, Guard Duty, Config, Macie, etc.)
  • Expertise in perimeter infrastructure security Web Application Firewalls (Cloudflare, AWS Shield), Web Application Scanners, monitoring (DataDog), and cloud security compliance standards
  • In-depth technical knowledge of security engineering, network security, authentication, security protocols, and vulnerability management
  • Deep understanding of applying defensive infrastructure automation, advanced threat detection, and attack prevention
  • 4+ years experience in the security infrastructure space
Benefits
  • A fast-paced and collaborative environment
  • Learning and development allowance
  • Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement
  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipend

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Hard skills
TerraformGitlabDevSecOpsCI/CDKubernetesAWS security controlsWeb Application FirewallsWeb Application Scannerssecurity engineeringvulnerability management