Grindr

Staff Cloud Security Engineer

Grindr

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ChicagoIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $125,012 - $199,010 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Cloud Security Strategy & Architecture: Design and implement AWS security frameworks, policies, and best practices. Collaborate with architects and leadership to embed security into cloud design and deployments.
  • Infrastructure & Network Security: Secure AWS environments including VPCs, firewalls, and routing. Apply controls to protect infrastructure and mitigate network risks.
  • Container & Kubernetes Security: Define and implement security for containerized workloads and Kubernetes clusters. Partner with DevOps to secure CI/CD pipelines.
  • Security Monitoring & SIEM: Manage observability and SIEM tools for real-time threat detection. Build dashboards and alerts, and support incident response through data correlation.
  • Incident Response & Compliance: Lead investigations and remediation efforts. Ensure ongoing compliance with standards like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering and operations teams to align security practices. Contribute to reviews, planning, and mentor junior staff.
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate new tools and drive automation, orchestration, and visibility improvements. Maintain security documentation and playbooks.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security, with extensive expertise in AWS.
  • Proven track record in securing cloud infrastructure, networking, and containerized environments.
  • Deep knowledge of AWS services, including IAM, EC2, VPC, S3, Lambda, CloudTrail, and other related tools.
  • Extensive experience with SIEM, security observability platforms, and real-time threat monitoring.
  • Solid understanding of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
  • Experience with security frameworks, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Benefits
  • Health, Dental & Vision Full premium coverage for you. Partial coverage for dependents.
  • Family Formation Up to $200,000 in fertility and family-building support, covering IVF, surrogacy, egg freezing, and adoption.
  • Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match and immediate vesting.
  • Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation, company bonus, and equity for every employee.
  • Gender-Affirming Care: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.
  • Time Off & Rest: Flexible vacation policy. Two company-wide rest weeks per year.
  • Other Benefits: Monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch
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Hard Skills & Tools
AWS security frameworkscloud securityinfrastructure securitynetwork securitycontainer securityKubernetes securitySIEMreal-time threat detectionincident responsecompliance standards
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscross-functional collaborationmentoring
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information Securityadvanced degree preferred